NARA--The first story of the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site here, is now open for public viewing until Oct. 16. It will be the last chance to see the central ...

The pagoda is about 50 meters tall, making it the second-tallest wooden pagoda in Japan after the one at Toji temple in Kyoto. It was originally built in 730 by order of Empress Komyo, and has ...

We’ve already got a list of the best places in Tokyo for sakura ... blossom season in Japan. The park has over 650 cherry trees that surround the famous Chureito Pagoda, providing an ...

Now, due to the pagoda's age, repairs are necessary for the first time in 120 years. Autumn leaves and Nara's pagoda | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News Autumn leaves and Nara's pagoda ...

As winter fades, the world eagerly anticipates one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles: cherry blossom season. This year ...

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring ...

If you had to choose just one, opt for Tokyo National Museum and its impressive collection of Japanese art and cultural ... the temple’s five-tiered pagoda and main hall are just as impressive.

Spring marks the time for Sakura to be in full bloom. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan 2025 for this ...