World Heritage Sitedetail
Todaiji Temple
This temple is famous for the massive Varocana statue, which is popularly
known as Daibutsu (Great Buddha). Founded in the 8th century, the Daibutsuden
Hall which houses the statue was burned down twice in fires that broke
out as a result of war. The present structure, which was rebuilt in 1709,
was scaled down to two-thirds of the original size. Nevertheless it is
the largest wooden structure in the world.
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Largest wooden structure in the world
Detail
| Hours | 8:00-16:30 |
|---|---|
| Close | No closing day |
| Admission | adults 500 yen |
| Access | 30 minutes walk east of Kintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Railway) and JR Nara station. |
| Adress | nara city |