Todaiji Temple Tours

A large Buddha statue in a temple with a crowd of people around it.
A large Buddha statue surrounded by ornate golden decorations and a green panel with gold inscriptions.
A large traditional building with a tiled roof and multiple levels.
A traditional Japanese gate with a tiled roof and wooden pillars.
A traditional Japanese temple with a large, ornate gate and a symmetrical courtyard.
Enjoy a more relaxed pace of sightseeing — and perhaps even tap into your spiritual side — at Todaiji Temple. If it's possible to go inside, why not stick around for a moment of quiet contemplation?

This place of worship in Nara comes recommended by many travelers, so make a spot for it on your travel itinerary. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are plenty more places waiting for you to discover after Todaiji Temple. Nara Park, Kasuga Shrine, and Yakushi-ji Temple are close by.

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E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

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