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Tōdai-ji Temple 東大寺

Tōdai-ji (東大寺, 'Eastern Great Temple') is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Tōdai-ji was not opened until the year 752 CE.

Location	Nara (奈良市奈良県)
Coordinates	34.68917, 135.83972 · Open in Google Maps
Type	Temple garden
Cultural property	Historic Site of Japan, National Treasure of Japan, Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Established	0800
Official website	http://www.todaiji.or.jp/

Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.

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Tōdai-ji Temple 東大寺

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