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Tōdai-ji Temple

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Todai-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple housing Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue.

Tōdai-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Japanese Buddhist temple, head of the Kegon sect.
  • Founded by Roben in the 8th century.
  • Built by Emperor Shomu.
  • Dedicated to Rushanabutsu, the Great Buddha of Nara.

What to see

  • The Great Buddha Hall, rebuilt in 1709.
  • The Great Buddha Hall is 57 meters wide and 46.8 meters high.
  • The Great Buddha statue, 14.7 meters tall.
  • The current Great Buddha has been repaired multiple times.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

406-1, Zōshi-chō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken 630-8587 Open in Google Maps

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