NARA--Daianji temple, touted as one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, is creating a CGI reconstruction of its huge “daigaran” main structures from the Nara Period (710-784).

Note that Todaiji Temple is less strict than other shrines and temples in Japan. Visitors can photograph the Great Buddha Hall, for example. However, it's still an active place of worship, so be ...

The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple in Nara is seen from a driveway looking at Mount Wakakusa. To the right is the Five-Storied Pagoda at Kohfukuji Temple.

Japanese Superior Buddhist monk Sagawa Fumon, head of the Todaiji temple, and 34 representatives presented a bronze statue of the 11-faced Avalositesvara Bodhisattva to Da Nang’s Quan The Am Pagoda ...

NARA -- Snow was seen over a wide area in the plains of this western Japan prefecture on Jan. 12, covering the ancient capital's five-story pagoda and deer at Todaiji temple. According to the ...

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.

NARA -- Large torches were ignited March 12 during the annual "Shuni-e" two-week training of Buddhist priests at Todaiji ...