Todai-ji Temple in Nara

Todai-ji Temple is a famous ancient temple in Nara, recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. This Buddhist temple was built during the Tenpyo era, around 745 – 752 AD. The entrance to the temple features the Nandai-mon, a wooden gate carved with statues of guardian deities. Inside, you will find the world's largest wooden main hall, which houses the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) statue for worship. The temple grounds are also home to thousands of Sika deer that roam freely in their natural habitat.