Toudaiji, World's largest wooden structure

406-1 Zôshi-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8587, Japan

It is also the largest wooden structure in the world

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Introduction

Todai-ji Temple is a famous temple of the Hua-yen Sect in Japan, also known as Da Hua-yen Temple, the Four Heavenly Kings Hall of the Golden Light Guard Temple, and so on. It is located in the eastern part of Heijo-kyo (now Nara), and is one of the seven great temples of the southern capital, with a long history of about 1200 years. In 1998, Todai-ji Temple was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site as a part of the historical relics of ancient Nara. The Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, with a frontage of 57 meters and a depth of 50 meters. Within the Great Buddha Hall stands the 15-meter-high Rushana Buddha. In addition, there are other famous buildings in the Todai-ji Temple complex such as the South Gate, the February Hall, the March Hall, and the Shoso-in Repository, all having extremely high historical, cultural, and artistic value.

Address

406-1 Zôshi-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8587, Japan

Opening hours

April to September 7:30-17:30, October 7:30-17:00, November to February of the following year 8:00-16:30, March 8:00-17:00.

Transportation

Take a city loop bus from JR or Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at "Daibutsuden Kasuga Taisha Mae" stop, then walk for 5 minutes. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from Nara Station.

Phone +81 742-22-5511

Website http://www.todaiji.or.jp