Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Tōdai-ji Temple
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Tōdai-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station 1.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
Tōdai-ji (東大寺, 'Eastern Great Temple') is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty.
From the Wikipedia article “Tōdai-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Tōdai-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara Station, 1.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Tōdai-ji Temple?
- Kintetsu Nara Station. It is 1.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Tōdai-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Great Buddha Hall: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Belfry, Todaiji: Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shōsō: あずきごはん (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shōsōin: あずきごはん (CC BY-SA 4.0), Founder's Hall, Todaiji: Original uploader was Ｈｉｒｏ２００６ at ja.wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tōdai-ji Museum: Abasaa (Public domain)
