Kohfuku-ji Kita-endo

Founded in the reign of Emperor Tenji as a memorial hall to Fujiwara no Kamatari, the Kita-endo stands as an octagonal structure and national treasure of timber architecture. For fourteen centuries, it has enshrined the aspirations of the Fujiwara clan and those seeking the blessings of Kannon Bodhisattva. Visitors find wisdom and sincerity within these walls, touching a legacy reaching back to Heian elegance.