Postcards from Japan

Todaiji
東大寺

Temple

Nara

Todaiji in Nara is one of the most important and famous temples in Japan. It is well-known for housing a massive bronze Daibutsu (Great Buddha) statue inside the Daibutsuden hall. The temple was founded in the 8th century and served as the head temple of all provincial temples during the Nara period.

Todaiji
Todaiji | Goshuin Collection