What other travelers are saying about Todai-ji Temple
Unique temple with giant Buddha! We came on a weekday midday in April and the line was long so we almost didn’t go but I’m so glad we waited! It took about 20 minutes to get in. I was not expecting the giant Buddha - it filled up the entire temple! It was over 150 feet tall and very impressive. We spent about 20 minutes walking around the temple and the surrounding garden. We elected not to do the museum since it was so crowded. Recommend buying tickets in advance if that’s possible to skip the line.
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.
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.
The place is indeed very calm and valuable to visit. Visitors should be cautious around the deer, as they can become aggressive if you have food in hand. This location beautifully showcases ancient Japanese carpentry skills, making it an amazing place to explore. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are truly remarkable!
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.
