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Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

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Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

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Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

Name: Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji
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Vince

September 6, 2023

Very beautiful spot to absolutely discover. But try to come early in the morning and outside school holidays because it remains very touristy. If you want to get some fresh air, go for a walk while climbing Mount Wakakusa which peaks at 342 m. It offers stunning views of Nara.

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Horst

April 10, 2024

The Great South Gate is the main entrance to the Tôdai-ji grounds. The original, which dates back to the Nara period, was destroyed by a typhoon during the Heian period. The current gate was rebuilt towards the end of the 12th century in the so-called "Daibutsu style". This type of construction goes back to models from Sung period China and was brought to Japan by the monk Chôgen, who was responsible for the reconstruction of the Tôdai-ji. The topping-out ceremony took place in 1199 and the building was completed in 1203 together with the two protective deities, the Ni-ô, located to the right and left of the entrance. The gate with its double, curved console roof is six columns wide and three columns deep. The eighteen columns supporting the roof measure up to 21 m, and the entire building above the stone foundation is 25.46 m high. The Great South Gate corresponds to the dimensions of the Hall of the Great Buddha and is the largest temple gate in Japan.

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Wäller-on-tour

July 4, 2023

It is one of the most important sights in Japan, and is therefore usually well visited.
It is best to come early in the morning, when it is usually still quite empty and you can get the most beautiful impressions.

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Nandaimon Gate, Tōdai-ji

1. Kasuga Taisha – Nigatsu-dō Hall loop from 奈良

2. Nigatsu-dō Hall – Kasuga Taisha Shrine loop from 奈良

3. Nara Park Deer – Kasuga Taisha Shrine loop from 近鉄奈良

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