Todaiji Temple

Japanese name： 東大寺
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Main Image Seated Portrait of Roben Sojo Category Other

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The National Treasure seated portrait of Roben Sojo is enshrined in an octagonal shrine at the center of Todaiji Temple's Kaisando. Roben, the temple's first chief administrator, played a major role in Todaiji's foundation. This 92.4 cm wooden portrait dates to the Heian period, around the 10th to 11th century, and is celebrated for its solid physique and powerful sense of presence, making it one of the masterpieces of early Japanese portrait sculpture. Normally kept hidden, it is specially unveiled every December 16 for the Roben memorial service, from around 10:00 after the morning rite until 16:00.

Basic Information

Spot ID 7432
Temple / Site Todaiji Temple
Visiting Area Kaisando (Founder's Hall)
Visiting Status Hidden image (special opening every December 16)
Address 奈良県奈良市雑司町406-1

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