What other travelers are saying about Omizutori (Shunie)
This temple with the 45 m bronze Buddha is a must visit in Nara. The wood gate is original from the 8th century as is the bronze Buddha. The wood buildings are massive and a wonder of woodwork. There were lots of people here but we still got a good view of the wonderful Buddha image. An awe inspiring place due to the scale of the structures.
Words fall short of the grandeur of this place that exists now and also that was built earlier. Just go in there slowly, walk in mindfully and soak into this space that will offer the comfort and solace that one needs amidst all the chaos that one is surrounded by in our daily lives. As we go deeper into this space, you come upon the ever compassionate Buddha that has been blessing this place and keeping it sacred all along. Spend as much time in the presence of the great Buddha and immerse yourself into the gaze that is half open and half closed. The half that blesses you from above and the other half that protect from below. Totally worth a visit. Bless you all :)
This was one of the highlights of our trip, there’s a huge Buddha idol in this temple.
Some of the sculptures look like Hindu deities, especially Shri Krishna was easily identifiable with his Basuri.
Even with lot of crowd, there was a sense of peace and calmness inside.
Lot of deers walk around the whole park area.
An amazing site. It is hard to describe the scale of this giant bronze Budda. If you have the opportunity to go I would definitely make the time. The temple building itself is a couple of hundred years old, the previous buildings having burnt down on two separate occasions. The cost to get in is minimal, and there is plenty to see.
An incredible temple inside Nara Deer Park and a must-see while in Nara. The giant Buddha statue is something else!! The temple itself is incredible, but it does get incredibly busy there, so try and get there early to avoid the crowds!
