was the visit to Nara, and in particular, Toda-ji Temple. Its beautiful. The Buddha Statue, the other statues in the hall, etc - amazing! it was also fun watching people wriggling their way through Buddha's Nostril!

We visited during the off-season, but it was still very very crowded. Walking through the temple you are shoulder to shoulder and back to front with people. The building itself looked a little rundown, but maybe it's kept this way for a reason. Seeing the...More

Todaiji Temple is a must for visitors to Nara. The structure is an architectural wonder of the Tang Dynasty building style that can scarcely be found in full integrity even in China, and in such excellent condition. One is easily awe struck by its dignity...More

Emperor Shomu wanted to build the biggest Buddha in the world and so 1/3 of the population at the time were "employed" to obey his wishes. It took 9 years in total. It has been destroyed by fire on several occasions and in the process...More

Everything about this site is huge. The imposing Nandaimon as you approach is very imposing and is guarded by two Nio guardian kings, giant scary characters who themselves are designated ‘national treasures’ however this is just a warm up for the monumental Dalbutsuden reconstructed in...More

Located in the north side of Nara park this temple is a must to see. When you follow a trail clockwise through the park it is one of the first big structures you will see. Inside there is a huge Buddha statue and the construction...More

The temple buildings are set in a widespread park full of a peaceful mix of tourists and small deers. It's a pity the great wooden masterpieces inside the main tori had to be kept behind an iron web, in the dark, because they are as...More