Experts' Choice Award Todai-ji Temple
6 expert reviews
Fodor's "Completed in AD 752, this temple complex was conceived by Emperor Shomu in the 8th century as the seat of authority for Buddhist Japan." Full review
Lonely Planet "The most recent building on the grounds of Tōdai-ji is the contemporary museum built to display more of the temple's important artwork and relics." Full review
Lonely Planet "The great south gate of Tōdai-ji contains two fierce-looking Niō (guardians)." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Nara's star attraction is the famous Daibutsu (Great Buddha), centrepiece of this grand temple on the Unesco World Heritage List, with origins going back to AD 728." Full review
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Also be sure to check out the Nandai-mon.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"houses the enormous bronze statue of a National treasure, the Cosmic Buddha, Daibutsu Vairocana, seated in ecstasy upon a lotus leaf, 15m high and weighing 200 tons." Full review
Frommer's "Nara's premier attraction is Todaiji Temple and its Great Buddha (Daibutsu), Japan's largest bronze Buddha." Full review
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According to popular belief, if you can manage to crawl through this opening, you'll be sure to reach enlightenment (seemingly a snap for children).
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