Tōdai-ji Temple
Nara, Japan
Visitor Information
Museum Address
406-1 Zoshicho, Nara 630-8211
Nara, Japan
Ticket Prices
¥600 ($4)
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
Tōdai-ji houses the world's largest bronze Buddha statue within one of the world's largest wooden buildings. Founded in 752, the temple was the head of all provincial Buddhist temples and remains a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by Unkei and Ancient Japanese (Unknown). Notable works include Great Buddha of Nara (Daibutsu) and Kongō Rikishi (Nio Guardian).
Famous Works at Tōdai-ji Temple
Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Tōdai-ji Temple
Tōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan, founded in 752 AD. Its Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) is one of the world's largest wooden structures, housing a massive bronze Buddha.
Tōdai-ji contains ancient Buddhist sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts spanning over 1,200 years. The Shōsōin storehouse preserves 9,000 treasures from the 8th-century Silk Road trade.
Yes, Tōdai-ji is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara UNESCO World Heritage Site, designated in 1998. It remains an active place of worship and one of Japan's most important cultural landmarks.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Tōdai-ji Temple directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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