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"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
World's largest wooden building housing giant bronze Buddha
406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8587, Japan Get directions
Guest house · Nara-shi
Relaxed guesthouse with cafe, kitchenette, bike rentals
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Indian restaurant · Nara-shi
Indian Thali teishoku-style with meat, fish, vegetable curries
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Restaurant · Nara-shi
Modern Spanish & Nara fusion, tasting menus, exquisite artistry & service
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Kaiseki restaurant · Nara-shi
Kaiseki courses, refined dashi, beef hobayaki specialty
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Tempura restaurant · Nara-shi
Light, airy tempura fried in cottonseed oil, seasonal dishes
Garden · Nara-shi
Tranquil Japanese garden with teahouse, serene river, blooms
Pristine Japanese garden with ponds, hills, flora, and tea houses
Omakase kaiseki featuring seasonal ingredients and antique vessels
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Hotel · Nara-shi
Modern hotel with sleek rooms, cafe terrace, and Nara deer views
Connected to station, offers free breakfast, communal baths