Must See Buddhist Monuments in Nara

Todai-ji Temple

This temple, founded in the 8th century AD, is home to the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world, which is seated in The Great…

Yakushiji Temple

Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto,…

Gangō-ji

One of the oldest temples in Japan, this Zen temple is definitely worth visiting.

Toshodaiji temple

Tōshōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Nigatsu Hall

Founded as early as in the 8th century, this important religious structure overlooks the city of Nara.

Akishino Temple

This Buddhist temple was built in the 8th century. Inside it, be sure to check the numerous statues including the statue of Gigeiten.

Shin Yakushi-ji Temple

Shin-Yakushi-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect in Nara, Japan. It was founded in 747 by Empress Kōmyō.

Daianji

Daian-ji was founded during the Asuka period and is one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, Japan.

Hokke-ji Temple

Hokke-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the Hokkeji neighborhood of the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan.

Enjo-ji

Enshō temple

Enshō-ji is a Buddhist temple complex in Nara founded by Queen Bunchi, daughter of Emperor Go-Mizunoo, in 1656.

Ryōsen temple

Ryōsen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. Founded in the eighth century, the Hondō is a National Treasure and a number of other…

Shōryaku-ji

Shōryaku-ji is a Shingon temple in the southeast of Nara, Japan. Founded in 992, it is the head temple of the Bodaisen Shingon sect.