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Todai-ji 東大寺

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Todai-ji today

  • What it is: Nara's great 8th-century temple. Its Daibutsuden, one of the world's largest wooden buildings, houses a 15 m bronze Buddha.
  • Getting there: About 15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station. From JR or Kintetsu Nara, take the city loop bus about 7 minutes to Daibutsuden Kasugataisha-mae, then walk 5 minutes.
  • Hours: Daibutsuden 7:30–17:30 (April–October), 8:00–17:00 (November–March). Hokke-do and Kaidan-do 8:30–16:00.
  • Admission: ¥800 per hall (ages 13+), ¥400 ages 6–12. Daibutsuden + Todai-ji Museum ticket ¥1,200.
  • Tip: Arrive at opening to see the Great Buddha before tour groups. Keep paper tickets and maps out of sight of the deer at the Nandaimon gate.
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Cherry blossoms in early April; autumn colour in late November.

Checked against: Todai-ji: Opening Hours / Admission Fees (official) · Nara City Tourism: Todaiji Temple. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Todai-ji on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.