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Todai-ji Temple, Nara

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A World Heritage Site dating back to 728 CE, Todai-ji Temple has served as a central Buddhist temple complex known for its administrative control over provincial temples. Today, it remains a pilgrimage and ritual site for international Buddhism. The main hall, a massive wooden building, contains a 15 m (49.2 ft) bronze statue of the Buddha flanked by bodhisattvas. Check out the onsite museum, which features rotating displays of the temple's collection of religious art and cultural artifacts. Try not to scare the deer roaming the temple grounds, as Shintoism considers them godly messengers. Planning Nara trip won't be overwheling when you use's Insprock itinerary maker.

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• By Patricia R

  Declarado patrimonio de la humanidad. El Buda Buda gigante reina en la gran sala,"el Buda que brilla a lo largo del mundo como el sol". Es una visita obligada en Nara.  more »

  Declared a World Heritage Site. The giant Buddha Buddha reigns in the great hall,"the Buddha that shines throughout the world like the sun." It's a must-see in Nara.
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• By nyangoroxx

  わんこ連れての東大寺です。 沢山の人が来られてました。 外国人も沢山。 大仏殿に入るといらっしゃいます！ びっくりします。すみません 立派でありがたい大仏さまです。 わんこの受け入れ有難うございました( ^ω^ )  more »

  It is Todaiji temple of the dog. A lot of people came. There are a lot of foreigners, too. You come to the Great Buddha! I'm surprised. I'm sorry, i'm a great buddha. Thank you for accepting this wand (^ω^ )
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• By tokyo joe

  This shrine is totally amazing and historical. The employees are wonderful and keep everything well maintained. The entry fee is reasonable and worth the upkeep of the entire facility. The gift shops are also great and have many selections. The deer walking around is a treat also. Just be careful as they bite your clothes looking for biscuits.

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• By Duncan F

  It was great. Why 3 stars? The crowd was a little too much for me. I recommend coming in a little early to enjoy it. Otherwise of course, there will be a lot of tourist around. It beautiful!

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