Todaiji Temple

The Temple to See the "Great Buddha Statue"

The Temple to See the "Great Buddha Statue"

Todaiji Temple, located in Nara, is a temple that oversees the branch temples of the Kegonshu sect of Buddhism. It is said to be a symbol of the Tenpyo culture and was built by Emperor Shomu after he unified the powers of the nation. There are many national treasures and important cultural assets including the Rushanabutsu, also known as the “Great Buddha of Nara”. It is also registered as a World Heritage site as part of the cultural assets of Ancient Nara.

Information

Address
406-1, Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara, 630-8587
Access
5-minute walk from Todaiji Daibutsuden/Kasuga Taisha-mae bus stop
20-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station (Kintetsu)
Phone
0742-22-5511
Hours
April-September 7:30-17:30
November-March 8:00-17:00
Holidays
None
Admission
Adult 600 yen
Elementary school student 300 yen
Website
http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html