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Head of Buddha statue at Kofukuji in Nara

NARA, Japan, Jan. 7 Kyodo - The head of a Buddha statue (far R) is transferred to the Eastern Golden Hall of Kofukuji, a temple in the western Japan city of Nara, from its National Treasure Hall for the first time in 80 years on Jan. 7, 2017, as the treasure hall is closed for a year for seismic strengthening work. After being created in the Hakuho period from the 7th to 8th centuries, the statue was burned in a fire leaving only its head, a national treasure.

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Head of Buddha statue at Kofukuji in Nara

NARA, Japan, Jan. 7 Kyodo - The head of a Buddha statue is transferred to the Eastern Golden Hall of Kofukuji, a temple in the western Japan city of Nara, from its National Treasure Hall for the first time in 80 years on Jan. 7, 2017., as the treasure hall is closed for a year for seismic strengthening work. After being created in the Hakuho period from the 7th to 8th centuries, the statue was burned in a fire leaving only its head, a national treasure.

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Kofukuji to open interior portions of 2 pagodas

NARA, Japan, Aug. 25 Kyodo - Photo taken Aug. 25, 2016, shows the three-story pagoda of the World Heritage-designated Kofukuji Temple in the western Japan city of Nara. The temple, which also has a five-story pagoda, will open the interior portions of the two national treasure-designated pagodas from Aug. 26 to Oct. 10.

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Completion ceremony for Kofukuji's 'Chukondo'

NARA, Japan - A ridgepole raising ceremony for "Chukondo," the Central Golden Hall, at Kofukuji, a Buddhist temple in Nara, is seen being conducted on May 24, 2014. The hall was burnt down seven times before being rebuilt in 1819 in a makeshift fashion. The rebuilding is planned to be completed in 2018.

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Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara

NARA, Japan - The grass of the hillside of Mt. Wakakusa in the city of Nara is burning during an annual festival on Jan. 25, 2014, as fireworks preceded it. The Wakakusa Yamayaki festival is held on the fourth Saturday in January every year and has been taking place for hundreds of years. At front is the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji, a Buddhist temple. Photo was taken by multiple-exposure from 6:18 p.m. to 7:05 p.m.

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Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara

NARA, Japan - The grass of the hillside of Mt. Wakakusa in the city of Nara is burning during an annual festival on Jan. 25, 2014, as fireworks preceded it. The Wakakusa Yamayaki festival is held on the fourth Saturday in January every year and has been taking place for hundreds of years. At front is the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji, a Buddhist temple. Photo was taken by multiple-exposure from 6:18 p.m. to 7:05 p.m.

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Field burning

NARA, Japan - Photo multiply-exposed from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2013, shows field burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks as part of an annual early spring festival in the city of Nara. Seen in front R is Kofukuji temple's five-story pagoda.

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Field burning

NARA, Japan - Photo multiply-exposed from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2013, shows field burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks as part of an annual early spring festival in the city of Nara. Seen in front R is Kofukuji temple's five-story pagoda.

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Turf-burning in Nara

NARA, Japan - Fireworks erupt above Wakakusayama, as the 342-meter hill in the ancient capital city of Nara is engulfed in flames behind the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 22, 2011.

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Turf burning at Wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 23, 2010.

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Empress Michiko visits 'Ashura' exhibition in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko (2nd from R in front) views Ashura, one of the treasured sculptures made during the beginning to mid-seventh century, as she visits ''The National Treasure Ashura and Masterpieces from Kofukuji'' exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum on April 4. (Pool photo)

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Turf burning at wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter-high hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during the annual turf burning on Jan. 11.

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(1)Dalai Lama visits Kofukuji Temple in Nara

NARA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (R), the Tibetan spiritual leader, shakes hands with a tourist Nov. 5 at Kofukuji Temple in Nara. The Dalai Lama has been in Japan since Oct. 31 on a 12-day visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese lawmakers.

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(2)Dalai Lama visits Kofukuji Temple in Nara

NARA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (C), the Tibetan spiritual leader, stands after paying homage Nov. 5 at Kofukuji Temple in Nara. The Dalai Lama has been in Japan since Oct. 31 on a 12-day visit at the invitation of Japanese lawmakers.

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Turf burning at wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter-high hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during the annual turf burning on Jan. 11. (Kyodo)

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"Shibi" attached to Central Golden Hall of Kofukuji Temple

Workers attach a two-meter-tall ornamental tile called "Shibi," regarded as a charm against evil spirits and fire, atop the roof of the Central Golden Hall of the Kofukuji Temple in the western Japan city of Nara on March 18, 2015. The hall is now undergoing reconstruction, which will be completed in 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wakakusayama Yaki festival in Nara

The annual Wakakusayama Yaki (Burning Mt. Wakakusa) festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2015. Kofukuji Temple's five-story pagoda (foreground) is seen against the fire. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara

Grass is burned on the hillside of Mt. Wakakusa in the city of Nara during an annual festival on Jan. 24, 2015, as fireworks preceded it. The festival is held on the fourth Saturday in January and has been taking place for hundreds of years. At front is the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji, a Buddhist temple. Photo was taken by multiple exposure from 6:19 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Empress Michiko visits 'Ashura' exhibition in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko (2nd from R in front) views Ashura, one of the treasured sculptures made during the beginning to mid-seventh century, as she visits ''The National Treasure Ashura and Masterpieces from Kofukuji'' exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum on April 4. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Turf burning at Wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 23, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Sarusawa Pond

Sarusawa Pond at Kofukuji Temple has a perimeter of approximately 300 meters. At the left rear is the Three Storied Pagoda. This pond was famous from the old days, and legends about it abound. The story of the lady-in-waiting of the Emperor Heijo throwing herself in the pond for lost love is famous in Makura no Soshi (a collection of essays written by Sei Shonagon).==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number10‐26‐0]

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Sarusawa Pond and the five-story pagoda

This photo captures Sarusawa Pond in the foreground and the five-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple when facing southwest. This composition which is also seen in the following, catalog #2934, 3182, and 3693, was probably thought of as the typical Nara photo. Some inns are seen around the temple.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐11‐0]

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The Kaizando of Kofukuji Temple and Kojiya-machi

The Kaizando of Kofukuji Temple and Kojiya-machi==Date:Middle Meiji (1883-1897), Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Sarusawa Pond

This photo depicts Sarusawa Pond in the foreground with Nan'endo and Sanjunoto (three-storied pagoda) of Kofukuji Temple viewed from southeastern part of the pond, a little north caompared to catalogue #2934. Above, the roof of the second story of Sanjunoto and only the roof of Nan'endo can be seen because of the trees.The inn in #2934 is also captured in the photo.==Date:1893, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number72‐154‐0]

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The precincts of Kofukuji Temple

This stereograph captures the bronze lantern at Kofukuji Temple around 1868. When viewed through a special viewer, the two images merge to form a three-dimensional photograph.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:Pierre Rossier, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number70‐5‐0]

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The bell tower at Kofukuji Temple

This stereograph captures the bell tower at Kofukuji Temple, taken at the beginning of the Meiji Period. Destroyed by fire in 1663, it was rebuilt in 1691 and repaired in 1730. The building is presently a prefecturally designated Cultural Asset.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:Pierre Rossier, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number70‐4‐0]

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The bell tower at Kofukuji Temple

The bell tower at Kofukuji Temple==Date:about 1865, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Sarusawa Pond

This photo depicts Sarusawa Pond in the foreground with Nan'endo and Sanjunoto (three-storied pagoda) of Kofukuji Temple viewed from southeastern part of the pond. The earthen wall cannot be seen. Nan'endo can be seen almost entirely, whereas only the roof of the pagod's second tier, and above, are visible. The large house with the smoke emitting is an inn. Uneme Shrine stands at the corner of Sanjo Street in front of the inn.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐25‐0]

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Cherry trees at Mukojima

Although not visible here, Sumida River is on the left. This is the view from Boku-tei (riverbank) facing upstream. There are many famous historical places at Mukojima such as Ushijima Shinto Shrine (also called Ushi-no-Gozen), Chomeiji Temple which is famous for its sakuramochi (cherry-flavoured rice cakes), Mokuboji Temple, site of Umewaka Mound, Kofukuji Temple with its statue of Hotei, and Mukojima Hyakkaen (Hundred Flower) Park. Yaomatsu Restaurant and the Kototoi Dumpling Shop opened here in the early Meiji Period. Mukojima was a popular among the cultural elite. Same as photograph #2654.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐4‐2]

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The precincts of Kofukuji Temple

The precincts of Kofukuji Temple==Date:Middle Meiji (1883-1897), Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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Sarusawa Pond

This photo captures Sarusawa Pond in the foreground and the five-storied pagoda of Kofukuji Temple when facing southwest. This composition which is also seen in the following, catalog #2934, 3182, and 3693, was probably thought of as the typical Nara photo. Some inns are seen around the temple.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number57‐13‐2]

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Nara Park

Nara park is an area in the east of Nara city, with an area of 4 km to the east and west and 2 km to the north and south. Many tourist spots are in the park such as Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Taisha etc. The deer in the park are a symbol of Nara.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number46‐128‐0]

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Sarusawa Pond

A small lake located at the entrance of Nara Park with a circumference of approximately 360 meters. The moon on the Sarusawa Ike is regarded to be one of the southern eight scenes from the old days. The background is the five-story tower of Kofukuji.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number42‐30‐0]

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The Kaizando of Kofukuji Temple and Kojiya-machi

Beato photo of the Kaisando at Kofukuji temple and the Kojiyamachi street around 1864. This is one of the oldest photo of the street in Nagasaki in the late Edo Period. The middle of street was paved with stones, and the street leading to Teramachi was connected by stone steps, which was made into slope in after years.==Date:1864, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number28‐28‐0]

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Sarusawa Pond

A pond located to the south of Kofukuji Temple with a perimeter of about 300 meters has fish released in it by the temple. To the south west of this pond, there used to be tomb of a monkey who was said to have offered sweets to Kobo Daishi in training almost everyday. The Three Storied Pagoda can be seen to the left rear.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number18‐52‐0]

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The bell tower at Kofukuji Temple

Written February 1866 by Beato. The bell tower to the right front of the Buddha Hall at Kofukuji Temple. It was built in 1663, restored in 1692 after being destroyed by fire, and repaired four times after 1731. It is a wooden building in two stories with roof tiles and irimoya. It has a balustrade and chidori barge.==Date:1866, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number17‐4‐0]

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Sarusawa pond and five-story pagoda of kofukuji temple

The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple across Lake Sarusawa. Kofukuji was first built in Yamashina, but was moved to the present site when the capital moved to Kyoto. After suffering many times from fires and other disasters it was restored to its present state.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number2‐19‐0]

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Temple in nara

The facade of Kofukuji Hakkakudo (Nanendo), with some people and deer standing in front of the temple. Kofukuji is said to originate from Sankaiji which was built to pray for the recovery of Fujiwara Kamatari's illness during the reign of Emperor Tenchi. Although it was destroyed by fire many times, it presently has the Nanendo and a building which has been designated as a national treasure.==Date:unknown, Place:Nara, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number1‐22‐0]

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Collage

Caption reads Japan, Spring (Fruhjahrs) of 1896 in German. A series of 12 photos of Japanese landscape, manners and customs with a double-spread title page. Photos portray representative scenes of Japan such as the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) in Kamakura, Mikamibashi in Nikko, five-story pagoda of Kofukuji, a hairdresser and meal time.==Date:1896, Place:unknown, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number1‐1‐0]

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Turf-burning in Nara

NARA, Japan - Fireworks erupt above Wakakusayama, as the 342-meter hill in the ancient capital city of Nara is engulfed in flames behind the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 22, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Daiyu Hoden (main hall), Kofukuji Temple

The Main Hall of Tomeizan Kofukuji Temple (64 Tera-machi, Nagasaki City), known popularly as Nanking Temple. The temple was founded by the Chinese priest Zhenyuan from Fuliang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province. The Dharma Hall, temple gate and sutra repository were built by the second-generation priest Mozi Ruting in 1641. The iriomoya-style building to the far left is the shrine to Maso, the deity of safe voyages, while the building on the right is living quarters.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number109‐47‐0]

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The Kaizando of Kofukuji Temple and Kojiya-machi

Tera-machi is viewed from the street of Koji-machi. The tiered building in the center is the Kannon-do at Kofukuji Temple, built beside the former founder's hall in 1825. Felix Beato took a photograph from the same angle 1864, but this photograph was taken in the mid-Meiji Period with many rickshaws visible.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number109‐23‐0]

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The Kaizando of Kofukuji Temple and Kojiya-machi

The Kaizando of Kofukuji Temple and Kojiya-machi==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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(2)Dalai Lama visits Kofukuji Temple in Nara

NARA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (C), the Tibetan spiritual leader, stands after paying homage Nov. 5 at Kofukuji Temple in Nara. The Dalai Lama has been in Japan since Oct. 31 on a 12-day visit at the invitation of Japanese lawmakers. (Kyodo)

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(1)Dalai Lama visits Kofukuji Temple in Nara

NARA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (R), the Tibetan spiritual leader, shakes hands with a tourist Nov. 5 at Kofukuji Temple in Nara. The Dalai Lama has been in Japan since Oct. 31 on a 12-day visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese lawmakers. (Kyodo)

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Sapporo Snow Festival sculpture demolished

People watch as an excavator demolishes a snow sculpture of the Central Golden Hall of Kofukuji, a renowned temple in the western Japan city of Nara, in Sapporo on Feb. 13, 2017, the day after the end of the 68th Sapporo Snow Festival in the Hokkaido city. More than 2.64 million tourists visited the 12-day event, the largest since 1993, according to its organizers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sapporo Snow Festival sculpture demolished

People watch as an excavator demolishes a snow sculpture of the Central Golden Hall of Kofukuji, a renowned temple in the western Japan city of Nara, in Sapporo on Feb. 13, 2017, the day after the end of the 68th Sapporo Snow Festival in the Hokkaido city. More than 2.64 million tourists visited the 12-day event, the largest since 1993, according to its organizers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kofukuji to open interior portions of 2 pagodas

Photo taken Aug. 25, 2016, shows the interior portion of the five-story pagoda of the World Heritage-designated Kofukuji Temple in the western Japan city of Nara. The temple, which also has a three-story pagoda, will open the interior portions of the two national treasure-designated pagodas from Aug. 26 to Oct. 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kofukuji to open interior portions of 2 pagodas

Photo taken Aug. 25, 2016, shows the interior portion of the five-story pagoda of the World Heritage-designated Kofukuji Temple in the western Japan city of Nara. The temple, which also has a three-story pagoda, will open the interior portions of the two national treasure-designated pagodas from Aug. 26 to Oct. 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kofukuji to open interior portions of 2 pagodas

Photo taken Aug. 25, 2016, shows the interior portion of the five-story pagoda of the World Heritage-designated Kofukuji Temple in the western Japan city of Nara. The temple, which also has a three-story pagoda, will open the interior portions of the two national treasure-designated pagodas from Aug. 26 to Oct. 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo