Todaiji Temple

Japanese name： 東大寺
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Main Image Standing Amida Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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The Important Cultural Property standing Amida Nyorai is enshrined in Todaiji Temple's Shunjo-do Hall. Created by the Buddhist sculptor Kaikei in 1203 during the Kamakura period, the wooden statue stands 98.7 cm tall. Its surface is finished with gold pigment and intricate kirikane decoration; a metal five-element stupa is placed inside the head and two scrolls are contained in the right leg. At Todaiji it is also known as the “Kugiuchi no Mida.” Shunjo-do is normally closed to the public and is specially opened each year on July 5 for the Shunjo memorial service and on December 16 for the Roben memorial service.

Basic Information

Spot ID 7419
Temple / Site Todaiji Temple
Visiting Area Shunjo-do Hall
Visiting Status Normally closed to the public (special opening every July 5 and December 16)
Address 奈良県奈良市雑司町406-1

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