Todai-ji Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall)

About

Stand before the awe-inspiring great buddha, a truly ancient and massive statue.

Why go

• Stands, unchanged in its overwhelming presence
• The meaning of the Eleven-Faced Avalokiteśvara is a profound lesson in boundless compassion
• Its presence is overwhelming

Must try

• See the Great Buddha Hall
• See the Daibutsu of Nara
• See the Great Buddha
• Annual clean during the Omi nugui ceremony
• Drill through the pillar hole

Pro tips

• Free viewing of the Great Buddha Hall from 0:00 to 8:00
• Arrive early if you'd like to witness this rare event
• Visitors admitted from 7:30am on August 7th

Good to know

• ¥800 Per person

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (3219 reviews)

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