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The two-tiered wooden Great Buddha Hall of Tōdai-ji at the end of a stone path, under a summer sky.
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Tōdai-ji

Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nara founded in the 8th century under Emperor Shōmu, with its Great Buddha consecrated in 752. The Great Buddha Hall, rebuilt in 1709, houses a bronze statue of Vairocana Buddha about 15 metres tall; the Nandaimon gate, the Nigatsu-dō hall and the temple museum stand in the wide grounds.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source todaiji.or.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon08:00–17:00
Tue08:00–17:00
Wed08:00–17:00
Thu08:00–17:00
Fri08:00–17:00
Sat08:00–17:00
Sun08:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Tōdai-ji?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00.

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