What other travelers are saying about Omizutori (Shunie)
Absolutely amazing UNESCO world heritage site. The Buddha hall is grandiose in scale and there is a section where you can crawl through a pillar which was super unique and fun. There is a small museum which helps you understand the history of the site and was good enough for it's size. As usual there are many sections which are cordoned off from the public. I was surprised that they had signs here of all places informing the public to not approach the baby fowl/deer as the mothers abandon the baby if they get touched. I think this should be posted in more places. The Nara 🦌 outside the temple also make the entire experience very fun.
A stunning piece of history! Definitely visit here if you’re in Nara. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hall was, until the ‘90s, the world’s biggest timber structure and is awe-inspiring. The 15m tall Buddha inside is also a sight to behold. Try to fit through the hole in the pillar at the back of the hole to be granted good health and luck! The surrounding gardens are beautiful and filled with deer. A must-visit!
It was such a right decision to visit this temple during our short trip in Nara (from Osaka). It was an amazing experience. This holy place is sacred, enormous, and stunning. I didn’t really expect much, but it wows me. Highly recommended.
A huge elaborate temple, but what makes it even more amazing is that it's constructed entirely out of wood. It's obviously a red hot tourist spot evident by the sheer weight of people there although we did go on a Saturday and there were many school trips taking place. Plenty of toilets and quite a good selection of decent souvenirs. Well worth a visit!
I purposely went to Nara because of this temple, as they say it is a must-visit spot. And it turns out, yes! The temple is huge, with big statues inside. Besides, it has a hole for tourists to climb through, and it was fun.
