Toshodai-ji Temple

唐招提寺

The thousand-armed Kannon statue is truly impressive.

This temple was built in the 8th century by Jianzhen, who was a monk from China, as a place to practice Buddhism. It is a beautiful temple with historic National Treasure structures surrounded by nature. A number of interesting Buddhist statues can be found within.

HOURS	8:30am-5:00pm (entrance until 4:30pm)
COST	Adults 600 yen \| Middle/High School Students 400 yen \| Elementary School Students 200 yen／ Middle School Students and older 100 yen \| Elementary School Students 50 yen／
ADDRESS	13-46 Gojocho, Nara-shi
ACCESS	8 min. walk from Nishinokyo Station on Kintetsu Kashihara Line
TEL	0742-33-7900
WEBSITE	http://www.toshodaiji.jp/
CREDIT CARD	Not accepted