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Nara period · Temples · National Treasures

Kairyuo-ji

海竜王寺 (かいりゅうおうじ)

Nara, Nara

Kairyuo-ji is a temple in Nara, Nara. Its Miniature Five-Storied Pagoda is a designated National Treasure (Nara period).

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Key facts

Designation
National Treasures
Era
Nara period
Type
Temples
Location
Nara, Nara
Address
奈良県奈良市法華寺町

Key facts

Designation
National Treasures
Era
Nara period
Type
Temples
Location
Nara, Nara
Address
奈良県奈良市法華寺町

Buildings designated as National Treasures

  • Kairyuo-ji Miniature Five-Storied Pagoda

    Era
    Nara period
    Structure
    three-bay five-storied pagoda, wooden-plank roofing shaped like tiles
    Designated
    June 9, 1951
    See it in the Agency’s database

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Database of nationally designated cultural properties

Checked on November 6, 2026

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