Kofukuji Temple is registered as a World Heritage site as part of the “cultural properties of Ancient Nara.” It is one of the must-see temples. You can reach it by walking from the station, and the five-storied pagoda will soon come into sight. It is a place with plenty of green in the surroundings and a very nice atmosphere. There are many buildings in the spacious grounds, most of which are national treasures and important cultural assets. Deer walk freely in the grounds.

Photograph provided by Nara City Tourism Association