Todaiji Museum

A museum situated inside the Todaiji Culture Center in Nara City, Nara Prefecture which preserves and displays the treasures of the Todaiji Temple. Through designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, you can learn about the history of the Todaiji and the thinking of the people involved in the temple since its founding, as well as the significance of the Todaiji temple itself. The museum displays a variety of sculptures, calligraphy works, and handicrafts by era, including Nikko and Gakko Bosatsu Ritsuzo (standing statues of Suryaprabha and Candraprabha), designated National Treasures; and an Important Cultural Property-designated Senju Kannon Bosatsu standing figure of a thousand-armed Kannon. The museum also holds special exhibitions.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Narashi Suimonchou 100 Map
Area: Nara Park Area
Phone: 0742205511
Hours: [Apr.-Oct.] 9:30-17:30
[Nov.-Mar.] 9:30-17:00
*Last admission 30 minutes before
Closed: open everyday(There may be days when the facility is closed.)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adults (university students and above)] 800 yen
[High school student] 800 yen
[Junior High School Students] 800 yen
[Elementary School Students] 400 yen

[Great Buddha Hall Museum Set Ticket]
[Adults (Junior high school students and older)]1,200yen
[Elementary School Students]600yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available (Available only at Museum Shop)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Nara City Tourism Association's 'Nara freewi-fi' service area)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available