Todai-ji

A Kegon Buddhist temple in Nara, Nara Prefecture, and the sect's head temple. Founded in the 8th century by Emperor Shomu. The Great Buddha Hall is the world's largest wooden structure, housing a 15-meter-tall Great Buddha. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998, attracting approximately 3 million visitors annually.

A major Kegon Buddhist temple in Nara. Founded in 743 by Emperor Shomu, it houses the Great Buddha of Todai-ji, a colossal bronze statue standing 15 meters tall and weighing 250 tons. The Great Buddha Hall is the world's largest wooden building. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, it attracts millions of visitors annually.

The head temple of the Kegon school in Nara, founded in the 8th century. Its iconic Great Buddha Hall is one of the world's largest wooden structures, housing a 15-meter-tall bronze Buddha statue. Listed as part of UNESCO's 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.' The symbol of Nara Park, attracting over 3 million visitors annually.

A vast urban park home to approximately 1,200 wild deer roaming freely. The deer have been protected since ancient times as divine messengers of Kasuga Grand Shrine, and feeding them 'deer crackers' is a beloved tourist experience. Adjacent to World Heritage sites including Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji, it is the heart of Nara tourism.

Officially known as Rokuon-ji, the three-story golden pavilion reflected in the Mirror Pond is one of Japan's most iconic views. Built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it is also immortalized in Yukio Mishima's novel 'The Temple of the Golden Pavilion.' It remains one of Kyoto's most visited attractions.

An ancient Nara temple originally vowed by Emperor Tenmu for the recovery of his empress. The East Pagoda, a surviving National Treasure from the Nara period, is praised as 'frozen music' for its graceful form. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.'