NARA—The famed five-story pagoda at Kofukuji temple here will soon be hidden from public view for years as the city’s landmark undergoes a major renovation. Construction to erect steel ...
Behind the main hall of Fengxue Temple Qizu Pagoda was built in honour of an eminent monk in 738 during the Tang Dynasty and the name was granted by Emperor Xuanzong. The square, brick ...
The pagoda was built sometime between 1068 and 1077 during the Northern Song Dynasty. Many changes were made during repairs in the Ming and Qing dynasties, but the main structure and style ...