Toshodaiji Temple

Temple
The head temple of the Ritsu school of Buddhism, one of the six sects of Buddhism brought to Japan during the Nara period which flourished in ancient Nara. The temple was erected in 759 by Jianzhen, a priest who traveled to Japan from Tang China. Originally the private temple of Jianzhen, it started out quite simple, but key structures such as the main temple were completed by the efforts of his disciples after his passing. The temple contains numerous designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, such as a seated figure of Vairocana, the temple’s principle object of worship. A seated statue of Jianzhen, a National Treasure, is displayed only once a year from June 5 to 7, the dates surrounding the time he died.

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Address
Nara Pref. Narashi Gojouchou 13-46 map map Map
Phone
0742337900
Hours
[Hours] 8:30-17:00 (Reception until 16:30)
Fees
[Admission fee] [Adults/University students] 1,000yen [High school students/Junior high school students] 400yen [Elementary school students] 200yen [New treasure] [Adults/University students] 200yen [High school students/Junior high school students/Elementary school students] 100yen
Parking Lot
Available(150spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Note
Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 19, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

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  • Worth a visitb
    4.0 Reviewed : 2023.03.08
    A bit out of town but you can get a bus at train/bus station. It’s a lovely temple and there was a row of blooming plums which made me really feel I was here during cherry season Great pagodas If...
  • Very satisfied visiting experience
    5.0 Reviewed : 2022.12.24
    Beautiful temples situated in nice quiet and beautiful wooded areas with well preserved ancient statues in natural states. Another thing worth mentioning is it is not crowded with visitors like other...
  • Nara is Great
    5.0 Reviewed : 2020.03.02
    NARA is great. All the beautiful temples and grounds with the deer are awesome to see. Use the circle line bus to get around.Autumn is good time to visit.

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