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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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World's largest wooden building housing a 16-meter Buddha

giant buddha statue

world's largest wooden building

deer

buddha statue

temple

buddhist temple

entrance fee

hole in pillar

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

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

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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