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| Kōfuku-ji Temple: Five Storey Pagoda | |
Kōfuku-ji Temple: Five Storey Pagoda
Kofukuji used to be the family temple of the Fujiwara, the most powerful aristocratic clan during much of the Nara and Heian Periods. The temple was established in Nara at the same time as the capital in 710. At the height of Fujiwara power, the temple consisted of over 150 buildings.
The temple features several buildings of great historic value, including a five-storied pagoda and a three-storied pagoda. At 50 meters, the five-storied pagoda is Japan's second tallest wooden pagoda, just seven meters shorter than the five-storied pagoda at Kyoto's Toji Temple. Kofukuji's pagoda is both a landmark and symbol of Nara. It was first built in 730, and was most recently rebuilt in 1426.
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 2002 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage |
| Type | Postage Stamps |