Todaiji Temple

One of Japan's most prominent temples, whose huge wooden main hall houses a 15-metre bronze Buddha and a pillar hole said to bring enlightenment to those who squeeze through.

Todaiji Temple appears in 14 of the 15 Nara vlogs we indexed, first in 2019, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Jay and Karolina

    NARA, JAPAN IS A MUST VISIT 🇯🇵 THIS IS WHY!

    A hole in one pillar is said to match the Buddha's nostril; squeezing through is believed to bring good health.
  2. Japan Guide

    Top 5 Things to do in Nara

  3. Sunny in Japan

    3 days in Nara 🇯🇵 Beyond the Deer 🦌 & Temples ⛩️

    On Buddha's birthday (8 April), visitors pour sweet tea over a Buddha statue.
  4. PiQtour Japan

    THE Nara Guide: Unmissable Temples & Treats! 🦌⛩️🍦

    Great Buddha entry is 800 yen, cash only.
  5. Sunny in Japan

    A day trip to NARA 🦌 Nara Deer Park, Todai-ji Temple, Viral Mochi 🍡 [Nara, Japan] 🇯🇵

    Entry is normally 800 yen and daytime only.
  6. The Navigatio Japan

    The Perfect Day Trip to Nara Park 🦌 One Day Itinerary

    The approach gets very crowded by afternoon; arrive early in the morning to have it nearly to yourself.
  7. SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel【SJC】

    Nara Japan Street Food / Things to do in Nara (Deer Park, Mochi) Travel Vlog

    Entry is 600 yen for adults.
  8. Sunny in Japan

    Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan 🇯🇵 🦌

    Night openings run on August 13–14.
  9. Jumping Places

    NARA TRAVEL GUIDE | JAPAN 🇯🇵 Best Things To Do & Cost

    Entry to the Great Buddha Hall is 800 yen for adults.
  10. Japan Guide

    Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip

  11. SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel【SJC】

    Things to do in Nara Japan / Nara deer park, Street Food, Hotel / Travel Guide

    Admission is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children.
  12. Happy Trip

    NARA, JAPAN Travel Guide | Happy Trip

    It is a few minutes' walk from the Nara National Museum.
  13. Ryan Bednar

    Beyond the Deer Park — The Quiet Side of Nara in Fall

    The current hall dates from the 1700s and is smaller than the original; its 100 m pagodas were never rebuilt.
  14. The City Guru

    Ultimate Day Trip to Nara, Japan | Day Trip from Osaka

    Admission is 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children aged 6–12; it is about a 30–45 minute walk from the station.

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