Buddhist stupa; pagoda
A Buddhist monument or tower, often containing relics. In Japanese contexts, it can refer to various styles including multi-tiered pagodas.
This old Buddhist stupa is designated as an important cultural property of the country.
It is customary to walk around the stupa three times clockwise.
From 仏 (Buddha) + 塔 (tower, pagoda). The word refers to a structure enshrining Buddhist relics or used as a symbolic monument.