This five-storied pagoda is at Kibiji in Okayama prefecture.It is one of the Kokubunji that Emperor Shoumu told to build them all over Japan in the Nara era.
This one was rebuilt in the Edo era.
Now this is the symbol at Kibiji and is a nice object for fan of taking pictures.
In spring, lot's of rape blossoms bloom around Kokubunji and many people visit the place.
In fall too, red and yellow leaves are beautifull.
One of the greatest artists in Japan, Ikuo Hirayama loves the scenery very much and painted the pictures of the place.
