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About Todai-ji Temple

Home to the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), a 15-meter-tall bronze statue housed in the world's largest wooden building. The temple's sheer scale is humbling — the Buddha's hand alone is larger than a person. The deer in nearby Nara Park, considered sacred messengers, will bow for deer crackers.

Address

406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8211

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) to avoid school groups and tourist crowds

Location

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Pro Tips

  • Buy deer crackers (shika senbei) for ¥200 — the deer will find you
  • The pillar with a hole the size of the Buddha's nostril — crawl through for good luck
  • Walk up to Nigatsu-do hall behind the main temple for panoramic Nara views
  • The deer can get aggressive — don't tease them with crackers
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