Tōdai-ji

Temple

4.5

"Located in Nara City, as the head temple of the Kegon sect of Buddhism. The principal image is Vairocana Buddha, the symbol of Nara as the ""Great Buddha of Nara"". In 743, Emperor Shomu issued his imperial edict for the erection of the Great Buddha Image, and with the cooperation of many people, it was constructed in the hope that all would be happy. The temple grounds are dotted with the national treasures such as Nandai-mon (Great South Gate), Daibutsu-den (Great Buddha Hall), Bell Tower, and Hokke-do (Lotus Hall, Sangatsu-do). It is also known worldwide as one of Japan's most popular tourist spots and attracts many foreign tourists."

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Zoushichou 406-1
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742225511
Hours: [Apr.--Octo.] [Great Buddha Hall] 7:30-17:30 [Todaiji Museum] 9:30-17:30 [Hokkado/Sentedo] 8:30-16:00 [Nov.- Mar.] [Great Buddha Hall] 8:00-17:00 [Todaiji Museum] 9:30-17:00 [Hokkado/Sente-do] 8:30-16:00
Closed: open everyday * Museum has temporary Days closed * Sente-do stops 2/15-3/5 Visit every year (until July 5th year of Reiwa)
Fees: [Admission fee] 600yen * Required for each of the Great Buddha Hall, Hokkado, Sente-do, and Todaiji Museum * There is a set ticket for the Great Buddha Hall and Todaiji Museum.
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Great Buddha Hall, Museum is possible)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (only for the Great Buddha Hall) * Please put your feet in a hug or carry inside the building and do not put your feet on the ground.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

incredible

Reviewedï¼2022.04.18

Todaiji was once one of Japan’s Seven Great Temples and houses the world’s largest bronze Buddha. As one of the main sites of interest in Nara, the Temple was originally built in 752 and is a UNESCO...
Todai-ji Temple is the Most Impressive Temple

Reviewedï¼2022.01.16

Todai-ji Temple is the Most Impressive Temple Ive ever seen. This is considered the worlds largest wooden structure. Its massive, I cant even explain how large it is. The Buddha inside was...
Todai-ji

Reviewedï¼2021.01.16

Todai-ji is one of the most imressive temples in Japan. The grounds around the temple are also well worth visiting. Youll find extensive gardens, museums as well as treasure halls.