[2025 Nara Attraction] Travel Guide for Toshodaiji (Updated Mar)

|Let's Go City Walking! Sisters! The Spring Festival is coming, and here is an 8-day Japan travel guide! Let's experience the charm of the Japanese New Year together. It's full of useful information, so save it now! -------- Route Suggestions: Day 1: Shinjuku - Shinjuku Gyoen Arrive in Shinjuku on the first day, stroll through the bustling streets, and then head to Shinjuku Gyoen to enjoy the greenery in the city. 🌳 Day 2: Sensoji Temple - Sumida Park - Tokyo Skytree - Ueno Park Visit the ancient Sensoji Temple, stroll through Sumida Park, climb the Skytree to see the panoramic view of Tokyo, and finally relax in Ueno Park. 🏯 Day 3: Tokyo Disneyland - Tokyo DisneySea Enjoy a full day at Disneyland and DisneySea, and have a great time! 🎢 Day 4: Kiyomizu-dera Temple - Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka - Yasaka Shrine - Maruyama Park Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, stroll through the ancient streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, visit Yasaka Shrine, and finally enjoy the flowers in Maruyama Park. 🌸 Day 5: Ginkaku-ji Temple - Philosopher's Path - Nanzen-ji Temple Visit Ginkaku-ji Temple, stroll along the Philosopher's Path, experience Zen, and finally enjoy the tranquility of Nanzen-ji Temple. 🧘‍♂️ Day 6: Nara Park - Todai-ji Temple - Toshodai-ji Temple Get up close and personal with the deer in Nara Park, visit the Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple, and finally experience the history and culture of Toshodai-ji Temple. 🦌 Day 7: Osaka Castle Park - Osaka Aqua Liner - Shinsaibashi Experience the historical charm of Osaka Castle Park, take a water bus to tour the city, and finally go shopping in Shinsaibashi. 🛍️ Day 8: Kansai Airport Outlet & Return Home Kansai Airport Outlet is your last chance to shop, then return home with a full load! 🛫 -------- Must-visit Attractions: 🎠 Tokyo Disneyland: A super large Disney theme park with seven different themed areas waiting for you to explore, allowing you to travel through a fairy tale world! 🌊 Tokyo DisneySea: A theme park inspired by ocean stories and legends, taking you to explore the mysterious underwater world! 🗼 Tokyo Skytree: Climb to the top of the tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo, with the cityscape in full view, definitely not to be missed! -------- Travel Tips: - 🕒 Japan is 1 hour ahead of China, so remember to adjust the time difference. - 🎁 The prices of Japanese specialties vary, so it is recommended to compare prices before buying. - 💴 The exchange rate of the yen fluctuates frequently, so check the exchange rate in advance for a better deal. - 📌 Pay attention to local etiquette, respect cultural differences, and avoid misunderstandings. - 🚌 Check the route and timetable before traveling to avoid getting lost. -------- A trip to Japan is not just a journey, but a journey of self-discovery. 🌟 Don't forget to share your travel stories with more friends!

There are only three places in the Tang Dynasty that have been preserved in China. There are only three records in the history. The oldest buildings are not in China, but in Tangzhao Temple in Nara, Japan. When you walk into the gate of Tang Zhaoti Temple, it is the most central Jintang of the whole temple. The building is magnificent and has not gone down after more than 1300 years of wind and rain. It is a glory that belongs to the Tang Dynasty. This temple can be preserved to this day, can not be a name - Jianzheng monk. As the ancestor of the founding of the Japanese law, he did not mention that the essence of medicine, architecture, sculpture, painting and literature in the Tang Dynasty was introduced into Japan. He only said that he had crossed the country for more than 20 years and finally succeeded at 66 years old. Blindness, and what he is pursuing is only to promote the Fa, and to pass on the fire of Buddhism. This kind of exclusion and hardship, and whoever I am, is still moving.

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tosho daiji is a beautiful wooden buddhist temple in the city of nara also designated by unesco as the world heritage site. this temple despite countless repairs over the years, it still remains an important architecture dating from the nara period although not every temple is as old as it seems it is well maintained and the restoration was done perfectly well. there is a large lovely garden to stroll as it is very serene with not very much tourists in sights, a perfect peaceful place to enjoy the day in nara. #kyototravel #naratrip #unescoworldheritage

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🕰️ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 💰 Price per person: Admission Fee (1,000 yen) / Goshuin (300-500 yen) 📍 Location: Yakushiji (457 Nishinokyocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture) Toshodaiji (13-46 Gojomachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture) 🏖️ Atmosphere/Facilities: Yakushiji (Temple buildings and Buddha statues. Lectures and talks are held in a format where dozens of people gather to listen to the speaker) Toshodaiji (Temple buildings, treasures, and various annual events) 💞 Recommended Reason: Both temples are less crowded compared to places like Todaiji, depending on the day. However, on this particular day, many school trip students visited Yakushiji around noon, so temporary consideration is needed.

Toshodaiji Temple was originally a dojo called "Toryu Shodai" founded by the Tang Dynasty monk Jianzhen in 759. It has buildings such as the Golden Hall, Lecture Hall, Sutra Repository, Treasure Repository, Worship Hall, and Drum Tower. It is said that the Golden Hall, the main hall of the temple, was built by Jianzhen's disciple Ryoho in the latter half of the 8th century. Toshodaiji Temple is the head temple of the Ritsu sect of Nara Buddhism in Japan. Behind the temple is the Mausoleum of Jianzhen, covered in moss. Jianzhen rests here, and in front of the tomb is an eternal lamp, reminiscent of a Tang Dynasty poem: "A lamp passes through the years, a deep courtyard is covered in moss."

Tōshōdaiji Temple was founded in 759 by the esteemed Tang Dynasty monk, Ganjin Wajō, who overcame numerous hardships to reach Japan. Initially, the temple complex only included a lecture hall, a sutra repository, and a treasure house. However, in the late 8th century, Ganjin's disciples completed the construction of the Golden Hall. This majestic structure is widely recognized as a representative example of Nara period architecture. The serene temple grounds, enveloped in rich natural surroundings, house numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, including pagodas and statues that echo the grandeur of the ancient capital, Heijō-kyō. Over the centuries, Tōshōdaiji Temple has continued to inspire and captivate countless visitors.

🚶 The most anticipated stop of this trip❗️ It was built under the leadership of Jianzhen 🔸Tangzhaoti Temple🔸 Founded in 759 AD, originally named Jianchulu Temple In order to show respect for the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed Tangzhaoti Temple. Its architectural style and the shape of Buddha statues were influenced by the Tang Dynasty I have to say that this is one of the most Tang-style temples in Japan. 📖 As the headquarter of the Vinaya sect of Japanese Buddhism Toshodaiji Temple is located in the west of Nara City🛖 The story of Jianzhen’s journey to the East is definitely deeply rooted in the hearts of the people As a famous eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty He is also the founder of the Vinaya sect of Japanese Buddhism In order to introduce the precepts to Japan, he traveled eastward six times🚢 The first five times we encountered storms and failed☹️ Finally arrived in Japan successfully for the sixth time🗾 His seated statue🪨 is enshrined in the Imperial Shadow Hall It is only open for viewing for three days every year Respected as a national treasure and god by the Japanese💎 Jianzhen is a friendly envoy of Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges ✅Tour recommendations Main entrance → Golden Hall → Lecture Hall, Sutra Collection, Drum Tower, Bell Tower → Royal Shadow Hall 🔸Golden Hall🔸Lecture Hall🔸Sutra Collection🔸Treasures🔸Drum Tower are all national treasures 💎Highly recommended The Jintang was built after Jianzhen passed away. It is the largest existing Nara period building in Japan. It is the same period as the main hall of Foguang Temple in Wutai Mountain (857) and is of similar size. Be sure to go and see the three main statues in the Golden Hall Especially the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara ❗️ is definitely worth it ➡ 🎫Ticket fee 600 yen ✅Student ticket 400 yen Opening hours ⏰8:30-17:00, last admission 16:30 ❗️Free and open every year on May 18th, October 18th and December 16th These three days are respectively the anniversary of Jianzhen’s birth, his death, and his eastward journey. 📍Recommended tour time is 2 hours Better taste the historical atmosphere here

#naratrip Tōshōdai-ji (唐招提寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Classic Golden Hall, also known as the kondō, features a single-story, hipped-tiled roof with a seven-bay-wide facade. Founded in 759 by the Tang dynasty Chinese monk Jianzhen during the Nara period, Tōshōdai-ji was established at the behest of newly empowered clans. Jianzhen was commissioned to travel in search of funding, including from private aristocrats. Tōshōdai-ji is one of the places in Nara designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, part of the 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.