Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site. Commanding ...

In the years leading up to its opening, special exhibitions had been held 18 times from 1875 in the corridors of Todaiji temple’s Great Buddha Hall and at other venues in Nara to showcase ...

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai, is a Buddhist temple complex which is most known for its gold-plated "Reclining Buddha" sculpture. The Buddha measures 151 feet long ...

NARA--Todaiji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will partially ease COVID-19 restrictions and reopen the Shunie torch-bearing ceremony to the public during the main event from March 1 to 14.

One of the city's most popular attractions, the Jade Buddha Temple impresses visitors with its legion of statues. The temple was originally built to house two jade statues brought in from Burma.

Accompanied by a local tour guide who is familiar with Nara. you will have the chance to visit Todaiji Temple, one of Japan’s representative temples, attracts many tourists from overseas every year.

This is the pond behind Todaiji Temple's Great Buddha Hall. The fallen autumn maple leaves, edged with white frost, look like works of art. As the sunlight reaches the pond, the frost disappears ...

Of course, a trip to Nara wouldn't be complete without visiting Todai-ji Temple, known for the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. Also worth a visit is Kofuku-ji Temple with its five-story pagoda.

Mahāyāna (/ˌmɑːhəˈjɑːnə/ MAH-hə-YAH-nə; Sanskrit: महायान, pronounced [mɐɦaːˈjaːnɐ], lit. 'Great Vehicle') is a term for a broad group of ...

Japan combines safety, culture, and convenience, making it ideal for solo travellers. From vibrant cities to tranquil temples ...

Sky Vacations has announced the expansion of its Japan portfolio with the launch of its “From Tokyo Towers to Kyoto Temples: ...

In 1994, the temple was added to UNESCO's List of World Cultural Heritage sites as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Three-dimensional Mandala that visually depicts the teachings of ...