Toshodaiji Temple

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Toshodaiji Temple is a historical temple founded by the high priest Ganjin, who was invited by Emperor Shomu.

Toshodai-ji Temple dates back to the 19th year of Tenpyo (747) during the Nara period, when Ganjin Yamatojo arrived from Tang at the request of Emperor Shomu and built it.

A temple that represents the Tenpyo culture of the Nara period, it houses many national treasures and important cultural properties, and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kondo is a National Treasure that has existed since the Nara period. In the Kondo, there is also a National Treasure "Thousand Armed Kannon Statue".

[Visiting fee]
Adult: 600 yen
Junior high and high school students: 400 yen
Elementary school students: 200 yen

[Worship time]
8:30-17:00

[parking]
Passenger car: 500 yen

Category: 奈良市｜history｜寺
Adress: 奈良県奈良市五条町１３−４６
Official Website: http://www.toshodaiji.jp/
TEL: 0742-33-7900

（Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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