東大寺
4.7 (31,884)attraction
4.7 (31,884)大仏殿等の拝観には拝観料が必要。元日の0時〜8時や万灯供養会など一部行事・時間帯で無料拝観あり。
This historic Nara temple houses a colossal bronze Buddha inside one of the world's largest wooden buildings.
Description
The journey begins through the surrounding deer park before reaching the expansive grounds, which host far more than a single hall. Historic structures such as the monumental Nandaimon gate, Hokke-do, Nigatsu-do, and Kaidan-in are scattered across the complex alongside the Todaiji Museum, showcasing extraordinary Buddhist sculptures. Beyond the main statuary, a popular tradition draws visitors to a wooden column inside: crawling through a pillar opening said to equal the Great Buddha's nostril promises good luck, health, or enlightenment in the next life.
