Toshodaiji Temple
Japanese name:
唐招提寺
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Main Image Seated Miroku Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
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DescriptionThe Important Cultural Property seated Miroku Nyorai is the principal image of Toshodaiji Temple's Lecture Hall. Made in the Kamakura period using joined-block construction, the 2.84-meter figure has boldly defined features and a powerful expression characteristic of Kamakura sculpture. It can be viewed during regular admission inside the National Treasure Lecture Hall, a building relocated from the Heijo Palace complex.
Basic Information
Spot ID
7501
Temple / Site
Toshodaiji Temple
Visiting Area
Lecture Hall
Visiting Status
Regular viewing available (8:30–17:00; last admission 16:30)
Address
奈良県奈良市五条町13-46
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