Zuto Tower, Nara

Name: Zuto Tower
Address: 921 Takabatakecho, Nara, 630-8301, Japan
Telephone: +81 742-27-9866

#64 among attractions in Nara

Historical place, Architecture, Ruins

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Facts and practical information

The Tutou is an earthen pagoda located in Takahata-cho, Nara City, Japan. 30 meters on a side and 10 meters high, it is a seven-story stair pyramid structure. It was designated as a national historic site on March 8, 1922.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°40'38"N, 135°50'20"E

Address

921 TakabatakechoNara 630-8301 Japan

Contact

+81 742-27-9866

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Zuto Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nara Park, Kōfuku-ji, Nara National Museum, Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka.

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Public park with temples, museum and deer
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Buddhist temples opened in 710 A.D.
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Museum, Art museum, History museum
Nara National Museum, Nara
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0.5 miNE
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Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka, Nara
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0.4 miE
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Ancient Buddhist temple in lush setting
Gangō-ji, Nara
12 min walk • Gangō-ji is a historic temple nestled in the heart of Nara, Japan, and stands as a testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. Originally established in the Asuka period, Gangō-ji holds the distinction of being one of the first Buddhist temples in Japan and is a...
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Himuro Shrine, Nara
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0.6 miN
Buddhist architecture, Park, Garden
Isui-en, Nara
15 min walk • Isui-en is a Japanese garden located in Nara, the old capital of Japan near Kyōto. It has been preserved since its creation in the Meiji era, and is the only walking garden in Nara.
~1890 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City, Nara
10 min walk • Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City opened in Nara, Japan, in 1992. Located near Shin-Yakushi-ji and designed by Kishō Kurokawa, the Museum was formerly known as the Nara City Museum of Photography.
~1960 ftSE
Buddhist temple with 12 revered statues
Shin-Yakushi-ji, Nara
10 min walk • Shin-Yakushi-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect in Nara, Japan. It was founded in 747 by Empress Kōmyō. Initially a large complete Shichidō garan temple, it suffered from fire damage and deteriorated during the Heian period.
~1520 ftE
Museum
Nai liang xue yuanseminahausu zhi he zhi zai jiu ju, Nara
8 min walk • Former Residence of Naoya Shiga is a literature museum located in Takahata-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is the former residence of Shiga Naoya, a novelist of the Shirakaba school. It is also called the Takahata Salon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zuto Tower?

Nearby attractions include Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Nara (3 min walk), Kai de zang tang, Nara (4 min walk), Yuga Shrine, Nara (6 min walk), Fukuchi-in Temple, Nara (6 min walk).

How to get to Zuto Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zuto Tower:

Bus

Wariishi-cho • Lines: 1, 123, 15, 160, 2, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 6, 61, 62 (1 min walk)
Takabatake-cho • Lines: 1, 123, 15, 160, 2, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 6, 61, 62 (5 min walk)

Train

Kintetsu Nara (20 min walk)
Kyōbate (20 min walk)