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.
14 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- 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.
- Japan Guide
Top 5 Things to do in Nara
- 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.
- PiQtour Japan
THE Nara Guide: Unmissable Temples & Treats! 🦌⛩️🍦
Great Buddha entry is 800 yen, cash only.
- 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.
- 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.
- SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel【SJC】
Nara Japan Street Food / Things to do in Nara (Deer Park, Mochi) Travel Vlog
Entry is 600 yen for adults.
- Sunny in Japan
Top 10 Things to do in Nara, Japan 🇯🇵 🦌
Night openings run on August 13–14.
- Jumping Places
NARA TRAVEL GUIDE | JAPAN 🇯🇵 Best Things To Do & Cost
Entry to the Great Buddha Hall is 800 yen for adults.
- Japan Guide
Essentials of NARA | 2-Day Trip
- 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.
- Happy Trip
NARA, JAPAN Travel Guide | Happy Trip
It is a few minutes' walk from the Nara National Museum.
- 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.
- 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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