Great Buddha Hall

4.5

"It is a Buddhist hall of Todai-ji in Nara City and is a national treasure of Japan. Its official name is Todai-ji Kondo (Great Buddha Hall, the main hall of Todai-ji). It is the largest building in the precincts of the temple, built to enshrine the seated statue of Vairocana Buddha, the principal image of the temple, and known as the ""Great Buddha of Nara"". The statue of Vairocana Buddha is approximately 14.98 meters tall and made of bronze. Parts of the abdomen, legs, and pedestal from the time of its construction remain. During the Bon Festival and from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, the kanso (viewing Buddha's face) window under the kara hafu (undulating gable) on the front side of the temple opens and the face of the Great Buddha can be seen from the outside."

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Zoushichou 406-1 in the Todaiji Temple Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742225511
Hours: [Apr.- Oct.]7:30-17:30
[Nov.- Mar.]8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] 600yen * Required for each of the Great Buddha Hall, Hokkado, Sente-do, and Todaiji Museum * There is a set ticket for the Great Buddha Hall and Todaiji Museum.
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (only for the Great Buddha Hall) * Please put your feet in a hug or carry inside the building and do not put your feet on the ground.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Worth visiting once.

Reviewed : 2020.10.22

This should be merged with the Todaiji Temple listing.This is the primary attraction at Todaiji Temple. Comparing to other great Buddha statues, this one is just alright. It is still...
The best part

Reviewed : 2020.02.10

This is the iconic and best part of Nara!The Great Buddha Hall is the Main Hall (kondō) of Tōdai-ji. Built first in the Nara period it has been destroyed twice by fire in 1180 and again in 1567. The...
Main Hall with Big Buddha

Reviewed : 2020.02.09

The principal attraction of the Todai-ji temple. People turn around the big Buddha clock-wise. The first thing we see is a big golden piece and I did not know what it was until later:the end of a...