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Buddhist temple · Nara-shi ·

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Buddhist temple · Nara-shi ·
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The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"Built in 738 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Todai-ji is the world’s largest wooden building and houses a 16-meter (52-foot) Buddha statue—an essential visit while in Nara." - Matthew Kepnes

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406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8587, Japan Get directions

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