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ELIZA yHWHong Kong, China
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Todai-ji Temple in Nara – a journey through a thousand years to encounter the world's largest wooden structure! A spectacular sight: Buddha statues where you can swim with deer! 🦌🏯

#NovemberDestinations2025 Todai-ji Temple, a must-visit in Nara, is undoubtedly Japan's most breathtaking World Heritage Site! Stepping deep into Nara Park, you'll be greeted by the 48-meter-tall Golden Hall (Great Buddha Hall)—the world's largest wooden structure. Just standing before it leaves you speechless with awe! ✨ ✅ 15-meter Bronze Buddha: The Vairocana Buddha enshrined inside is about half the height of the Statue of Liberty. Looking up at it instantly makes you feel the insignificance of humanity. ✅ The Mysterious Pillar of Wisdom: A hole the same size as the Buddha's nostril is located in one of the main pillars of the hall. Legend says that crawling through it brings good fortune; watching tourists from all over the world attempt this is quite entertaining! ✅ Interact with Nara deer: Hundreds of deer leisurely stroll on the lawn in front of the temple. Buy a bag of deer crackers and you'll be surrounded by adorable deer (watch out for the greedy ones!). ✅ Super convenient transportation: Just a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, the scenery along the way is so beautiful you'll forget your fatigue. Address: 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara City Visit hours: 7:30-17:30 (seasonal adjustments) Photo spots: Front of the Great Buddha Hall, Nigatsu-do Hall corridor, deer herd in front of Sangatsu-do Hall #Todaiji #World'sLargestWoodenBuilding #NaraGreatBuddha #PillarOfWisdom #WorldHeritage #MustVisitNara
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Posted: Nov 29, 2025
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