Tōdai-ji Daibutsu, Buddhist bronze statue in Great Buddha Hall, Nara, Japan.
The copper Daibutsu statue reaches 14.98 meters in height and 3.04 meters in width, making it one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues.
Emperor Shomu initiated the statue's construction in 745, leading to its completion and consecration ceremony on May 26, 752 with participation of 10,000 monks.
The Buddha sits upon a pedestal decorated with intricate lotus petal engravings that depict scenes from Buddhist scriptures and philosophical teachings.
Visitors can view the statue daily inside the Great Buddha Hall, with specific areas designated for photography without flash or tripod equipment.
The statue's current form includes parts from multiple reconstruction periods, with sections dating to the original Nara period, Kamakura period, and Edo period.
Location: Nara
Inception: May 26, 0752
Height: 14.98 m
Width: 3.04 m
Made from material: copper
Address: 奈良県奈良市雑司町406-1
GPS coordinates: 34.68915,135.83980
Latest update: November 19, 2025 18:36
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