Located in Takabatakecho, Nara City, the historic Zuto Pagoda is a mysterious site where legend has it that the head of the Nara-period monk Genbo was buried. Believed to be a Buddhist site built during the Nara period, it features a pyramidal shape made of stepped earth. Thirteen stone statues, including Buddha, Bodhisattva, and Nio, are embedded in the side of the pagoda, and their intricate carvings convey the deep religious faith of the time.

The entrance may be difficult to find, but it's located in an alley on the south side. If the gate is closed, please call the nearby management office. You can also view it from the "Hotel Wellness" side. To enter, please call the front desk.

[Trivia]
The date and purpose of Zuto's construction remain shrouded in mystery.

[Useful Concerns]
Due to deterioration of the wooden deck surrounding the pagoda, it is currently closed to visitors as of 2025. It has yet to be determined when it will reopen.