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Audio guide Toshodai-ji Temple in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Toshodai-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 Toshodai-ji Temple:
- 1Kon-dō (Golden Hall)
The main building housing the colossal statue of the Great Buddha Vairocana.
- 2Nandaimon
A monumental southern gateway standing 20 metres high, dating from 1199.
- 3Shōsō-in
A building constructed in azekura style that houses relics of Emperor Shōmu and artworks from the Tenpyō period.
- 4Shōrō
Bell tower housing Japan's largest bell, standing 3.87 metres high and cast in 752.
- 5Kaizan-dō
A building dedicated to the temple's founder, designated as an architectural structure within the temple complex.
- 6Tegaimon
A historic gateway of the temple complex, recognised as an architectural masterpiece.
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Editorial summary
Templo budista famoso por su sala principal del siglo VIII, declarada tesoro nacional.
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Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.
Si quieres visitar un templo en el que no haya tantos turistas, este es una gran opción. Las fotos no hacen justicia a la belleza de los jardines y recintos que hay en lugar. La entrada puede parecer un poco cara comparada con otros atractivos de la ciudad, pero vale totalmente la pena. La zona circundante es extremadamente tranquila por lo que será un descanso al ajetreo a los atractivos mas famosos de Nara. Cerca del templo hay restaurantes muy ricos y cadenas como Edion dónde se pueden comprar juguetes con descuento y además aplicar Tax Free.
Cierra muy temprano, no vale la pena si tienes poco tiempo en Nara y muchas cosas que ver
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- 1.Kon-dō (Golden Hall)
- 2.Nandaimon
- 3.Shōsō-in
- 4.Shōrō
- 5.Kaizan-dō
- 6.Tegaimon
- 7.Kōdō (Lecture Hall, former Imperial Palace building)
- 8.Miei-dō (Hall with statue of Ganjin)
- 9.Ganjin's Mausoleum
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