Great South Gate

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This is the main gate of Tōdai-ji in Nara City and has been designated as a National Treasure. The original gate was destroyed by a typhoon in 962, and the present gate was rebuilt in the Kamakura period. It is Japan’s largest temple gate reaching a height of 25.46 meters. There are 18 giant pillars up to the roof, and in the lower section of the gate, the back of the roof structure has no ceiling—so it is famous as the architectural structure which houses the Great Buddha.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Zoushichou 406-1 in the Todaiji Temple Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742225511
Hours: [Worship] All day is possible
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Worship fee] Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

Review

Enormous Gate, Very Impressive

Reviewed : 2022.01.22

The Todai ji Gate was simply massive and the temple itself is even more impressive. Ive never seen a gate this large before and it was incredible to look at. I was here when it was rainy, so it was...
Huge

Reviewed : 2020.09.27

This massive Great South Gate to Todai-ji Temple inspired awe as soon as I saw it. Rising about 83 feet above the ground, it reigns supreme as the largest temple entrance in Japan. It takes 18...
Todaiji Temple

Reviewed : 2020.02.06

We did a daytrip to Nara. Besides Nara park with lots of deers you can also check this temple with vast gate.