- Todai-ji Temple - Todaiji Temple - Large Temple with a Big Buddha Statue
Todaiji (Tōdaiji, “Great Eastern Temple”) is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved from Nara to Nagaoka in 784 in order to lower the temple’s influence on government affairs.
Todaiji’s main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) is the world’s largest wooden building, despite the fact that the present reconstruction of 1692 is only two thirds of the original temple hall’s size. The massive building houses one of Japan’s largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu). The 15 meters tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas.
- Private transportation
- Fuel, toll, and parking fees included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance Fees
- Accommodation
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner …)
Enjoy an 8-Hour Personalized Tour with Private Vehicle and Chauffeur.
Choose your preferred destinations in NARA and let us know of any additional requests you may have. We will assist you in planning the route, outlining the schedule, and making necessary pre-arrangements.
TRANSPORTATION
We will assign a vehicle to you based on the size of your group (up to 9 members). Our fleet includes Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Alphard, HIACE, and Grand Cabin.
CHAUFFEUR
The chauffeur will accompany and guide you at most locations. However, there may be instances where the chauffeur may not be able to accompany you due to the following reasons:
1.) Some chauffeurs need to take a break at least at one location during the tour
2.) In case of crowded parking areas, particularly during high seasons
3.) In locations where parking is difficult or excessively expensive…
NOTES
a.) The itinerary can be modified even while you are on the tour with the chauffeur
b.) Additional costs will be incurred for extended service hours, pick-up/drop-off at Kansai International Airport (KIX)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
