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Is Kofuku-ji Five-storied Pagoda under scaffolding?

Covered

No: scaffolding hides the main view.

The pagoda is fully covered during its renovation until March 2034. The rest of the temple is open.

Kofuku-ji Five-storied Pagoda, Kyoto and Nara: the classic view
The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2010), not a current photo. 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Current status

Status
Covered
Since
July 2023
Expected to clear
March 2034
Last checked
2 Nov 2026
Source
japan-guide.com

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