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Chukondou (Middle Golden Hall)

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Chukondou (Middle Golden Hall)

奈良市登大路町48

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A World Cultural Heritage site and the head temple of the Hosso sect, known as the family temple of the Fujiwara clan. The principal image of the Chukondou is Shaka Nyorai (the Buddha Shakyamuni).

History

Its origins lie in the founding of Sangetsu-ji (Mountain Stage Temple) by Kyomyo-o (Princess Kyomyo), wife of Fujiwara no Kamatari, who prayed for her recovery from illness. Following the relocation of the capital to Heijo-kyo (Nara) in 710 CE (Wado 3), Fujiwara no Fuhito moved the temple to its current location and named it Kofuku-ji (Kofukuji Temple). The central temple complex was constructed between the Wado and Yoro eras, and it is estimated that the Golden Hall was nearly complete around 714 CE (Wado 7).

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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