Nandaimon Gate

Todaiji's huge entrance gate, completed in 1203 and one of the largest temple gates in Japan, guarded by two Nio statues.

Nandaimon Gate appears in 9 of the 15 Nara vlogs we indexed, first in 2019, most recently in 2026.

9 moments in vlogs

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Jay and Karolina
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Deer gather even at the gate, and it gets crowded in peak autumn season.
Japan Guide
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The gate and both guardian statues are designated National Treasures.
PiQtour Japan
THE Nara Guide: Unmissable Temples & Treats! 🦌⛩️🍦
Hungry deer gather at the gate looking for snacks.
The Navigatio Japan
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Brief
Sunny in Japan
Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan 🇯🇵 🦌
Jumping Places
NARA TRAVEL GUIDE | JAPAN 🇯🇵 Best Things To Do & Cost
Deer crowd around the gate.
Japan Guide
Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip
The gate is also visible from Isuien Garden as part of its borrowed scenery.
Brief
Ryan Bednar
Beyond the Deer Park — The Quiet Side of Nara in Fall
The City Guru
Ultimate Day Trip to Nara, Japan | Day Trip from Osaka
Deer crackers (shika senbei) are sold by vendors in front of the gate for 150 yen.

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