Zutō, Step pyramid in Takabatake district, Nara, Japan
The Zuto pyramid rises 10 meters high with seven tiers and features stone Buddha statues on each of its four sides at ground level.
Buddhist monk Jitchu constructed this earthen pagoda in 767 CE during the Nara period as part of the Todaiji temple religious complex.
The structure represents a combination of Buddhist architectural principles with local construction methods, incorporating 44 stone Buddha reliefs into its design.
Visitors need to make reservations one day in advance except during spring and autumn special opening periods, with an entrance fee of 300 yen.
The northern half underwent archaeological excavation and restoration while the southern section remains in its original unexcavated state.
Location: Takabatakechō
Inception: 767
Founders: Jitchū
Website: https://pref.nara.jp/6709.htm
GPS coordinates: 34.67719,135.83883
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:43
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