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Audio guide Tōdai-ji Temple in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Tōdai-ji Temple telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Tōdai-ji Temple:
- 1Daibutsuden - Hall of the Great Buddha
The world's largest wooden structure, housing a colossal bronze statue of the Great Buddha standing 14.98 metres tall.
- 2Great Buddha of Nara (Daibutsu)
A colossal bronze statue of Vairocana Buddha weighing 250 tonnes and standing 18 metres tall including its pedestal, constructed in the 8th century.
- 3Nandaimon Gate (Niō Guardians)
An imposing wooden gate guarded by two fierce statues of the Niō Kings, designated as a National Treasure.
- 4Shōsō-in Pavilion (exterior only)
A storehouse built in the azekura style that houses treasures belonging to Emperor Shōmu and fine crafts from the Tenpyō period.
- 5Hokke-dō / Sangatsu-dō (oldest building in the complex)
The oldest structure within the Tōdaiji temple complex, designated as one of the temple's National Treasures.
- 6Tōdaiji Museum
Houses an extensive collection of Buddhist art, featuring original works alongside a replica of the Great Buddha's hand.
- 7Bell Tower
Houses one of Japan's Three Great Bells, weighing 26 tonnes, where the New Year's Eve ceremony is held.
- 8Nigatsu-dō (February Hall — Panoramic Views)
A pavilion within the Tōdai-ji complex set on a hillside, renowned for its spectacular views across Nara city and for hosting the Omizutori festival each March.
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Editorial summary
Templo budista construido a mediados del año 700 con una de las estatuas de bronce de Buda más grandes de Japón.
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Es uno de los templos más bonitos que visitamos. Compramos las entradas al llegar, sin hacer fila. Este templo es imponente desde el exterior, y el Buda de su interior es increíble, vale la pena contemplarlo varios minutos. Dentro del templo encontramos una máquina donde compramos unas monedas alegóricas al templo, las cuales personalizamos para regalar. No vimos en ningún otro sitio este tipo de souvenir.
El Templo Tōdai-ji es uno de los lugares más impresionantes de Nara y una visita imprescindible. Su arquitectura es majestuosa y el interior alberga el Gran Buda, una de las estatuas más espectaculares que se pueden ver en Japón. La experiencia merece la pena al completo, por lo que es recomendable comprar la entrada y recorrer su interior con calma. El ambiente transmite historia y espiritualidad, rodeado de un entorno natural muy agradable. Un monumento único que deja huella y que no puede faltar en cualquier visita a la ciudad.
Uno de los templos que más impresionan, primero por la gran puerta, luego sus grandes jardines hasta llegar al inmenso Buda. Detrás del Buda hay un pilar con un hueco que tiene el mismo tamaño que los orificios nasales del Buda, según la tradición al pasar por él nos ayuda en la siguiente vida. Además del Buda y el pilar, hay otras esculturas talladas en madera muy interesantes y una maqueta de el tempo y los alrededores.
Points included in this audio guide
Daibutsuden - Hall of the Great Buddha
The world's largest wooden structure, housing a colossal bronze statue of the Great Buddha standing 14.98 metres tall.
Great Buddha of Nara (Daibutsu)
A colossal bronze statue of Vairocana Buddha weighing 250 tonnes and standing 18 metres tall including its pedestal, constructed in the 8th century.
Nandaimon Gate (Niō Guardians)
An imposing wooden gate guarded by two fierce statues of the Niō Kings, designated as a National Treasure.
Shōsō-in Pavilion (exterior only)
A storehouse built in the azekura style that houses treasures belonging to Emperor Shōmu and fine crafts from the Tenpyō period.
Hokke-dō / Sangatsu-dō (oldest building in the complex)
The oldest structure within the Tōdaiji temple complex, designated as one of the temple's National Treasures.
Tōdaiji Museum
Houses an extensive collection of Buddhist art, featuring original works alongside a replica of the Great Buddha's hand.
Bell Tower
Houses one of Japan's Three Great Bells, weighing 26 tonnes, where the New Year's Eve ceremony is held.
Nigatsu-dō (February Hall — Panoramic Views)
A pavilion within the Tōdai-ji complex set on a hillside, renowned for its spectacular views across Nara city and for hosting the Omizutori festival each March. The approach is via a stone-paved path lined with stone lanterns.
Kaidan-in (Ordination Hall)
- 1.Daibutsuden - Hall of the Great Buddha
- 2.Great Buddha of Nara (Daibutsu)
- 3.Nandaimon Gate (Niō Guardians)
- 4.Shōsō-in Pavilion (exterior only)
- 5.Hokke-dō / Sangatsu-dō (oldest building in the complex)
- 6.Tōdaiji Museum
- 7.Bell Tower
- 8.Nigatsu-dō (February Hall — Panoramic Views)
- 9.Kaidan-in (Ordination Hall)
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