Todai-ji Temple
A giant bronze Buddha sits inside the Great Buddha Hall, one of the world's largest wooden buildings.
- Area
- Osaka · Nara
- Location
- Nara Park
- Getting there
- 20 min walk from Kintetsu-Nara Sta.
- Admission
- Great Buddha Hall: ¥800
- Hours
- Apr–Oct: 7:30–17:30Nov–Mar: 8:00–17:00
- Closed
- Open every day
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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