Tōshōdai-ji, Buddhist temple in Nishinokyō, Nara, Japan
The Golden Hall of Tōshōdai-ji exhibits classical Japanese architecture with a single-story structure and a seven-bay wide facade under a tiled roof.
Chinese monk Jianzhen established Tōshōdai-ji in 759 during the Nara period, after obtaining funding support from private aristocrats of emerging Japanese clans.
The temple maintains multiple National Treasures including the Golden Hall, Korō, Lecture Hall, Treasure House, and Sutra Storehouse, representing Tempyo Era architecture.
Visitors can reach the temple via a five-minute walk from Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station or by taking a 17-minute bus ride from JR Nara Station.
A portrait of founder Jianzhen accompanies lotus flowers imported from China, symbolizing the historical connection between Japanese and Chinese Buddhist traditions.
Location: Nara
Inception: 759
Founders: Jianzhen
Part of: Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, 88 svetih mest na severu Jamatoja
Address: 奈良県奈良市五条町13-46 630-8563
Website: http://toshodaiji.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.67559,135.78483
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:41
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