Todai-ji Temple ー
東大寺
- Temples
Todai-ji Temple is the symbol of Nara,
where there is the Hall of Daibutsu or the Great Buddha of the world biggest wooden construction,
Hokke-do with wonderful sculpture group and Nigatsu-do Hall which is famous for the festival
that the Buddhist priest with a big torch is displayed on the temple.
The huge Hall of the Great Buddha where the technique of the ancient Japanese building was used is the best part.
Access and Getting Around
2.5km from JR Nara Station.
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