Todai-ji
東大寺English onlyThe vast roof of the Great Buddha Hall
- WhereNara, Kansai
- On the ground2 photos when you land
- Courses1 that pass here
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From above
- The Great Buddha Hall's huge roof sits at the head of a walled courtyard.
- A straight path runs south from the hall through the middle of the courtyard.
- Ponds, lawns and woods spread out around it.
Your guide says
Beyond the approach, the Great Buddha Hall stands within its cloister.
The current Great Buddha Hall was rebuilt on a smaller scale in 1709.
Fact source: Wikipedia · Last checked October 2026
On the ground
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