Daibutsuden, Nara

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• By CanuckJames

  This should be merged with the Todaiji Temple listing. This is the primary attraction at Todaiji Temple. Comparing to other great Buddha statues, this one is just alright. It is still...  more »

• By Geeess

  This is the iconic and best part of Nara!The Great Buddha Hall is the Main Hall (kondō) of Tōdai-ji. Built first in the Nara period it has been destroyed twice by fire in 1180 and again in 1567. The.....  more »

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