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Todai-ji Temple in Nara is truly a breathtaking experience and an absolute must-visit when in Japan.
Home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue, the Daibutsu, this temple leaves a lasting impression from the moment you see its massive wooden gate and enter the Great Buddha Hall—the largest wooden building in the world. The scale, history, and spiritual presence of the temple are awe-inspiring. Surrounded by peaceful gardens and free-roaming deer, the whole atmosphere feels magical. Whether you're interested in Japanese culture, history, or simply want to be amazed, Todai-ji will not disappoint. It's one of those places that captures your heart and makes you appreciate the beauty and depth of Japan’s heritage. Definitely worth the trip to Nara.
An incredibly large temple. It is made of wood. Its huge!
This is very popular with tourists and it’s worth visiting. There is a small pond in front of the main entrance. You have to pay the entrance fee in cash.
There are free English tours near the entrance. It’s a 10 minute description by a local volunteer - covering the history, architecture and construction aspects of the temple. This current structure of the third iteration. The earlier structures were damaged during battle.
A must-go for all visitors to Nara. Highly recommended! Thumbs up!
Tōdai-ji’s Great Buddha Hall is an absolute must-see in Nara — home to the world’s largest wooden structure and the awe-inspiring Great Buddha statue, designated a National Treasure. The entrance fee is ¥1,200 for adults and ¥600 for children (ages 7–12), which is well worth it. An audio guide is available for ¥500 in multiple languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Vietnamese), with rental conveniently located just ahead of the ticket gate.
The hall itself is breathtaking in scale and beauty, offering a fascinating look into Japan’s history, architecture, and Buddhist heritage. A highlight of any trip to Nara — highly recommended!
Best experience in Nara! I was so amazed at the history of this temple! Seeing all the sites made me feel so small from the grandness of what I observed! I would 100 percent recommend that everyone visits here if they came to visit the deer! This made the trip to Nara so memorable! I would also recommend visiting the museum to get more insight into the history of the contraction and story behind the tempe!
The sheer size of the statues is incredibly impressive and leaves you in absolute awe. The outdoor area surrounding the temple is also beautiful and not too crowded. In general, it’s quite peaceful—even on the weekend, there was hardly any waiting time. I would definitely recommend a visit and would love to come back again.
