Todaiji Temple

Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan (728 CE), with timber and bronze Buddha.

Core Features

• Built with timber.
• Includes timber framing.

Architectural Connections

• East Asian: Regional tradition.
• Religious: Sacred space.

Related Elements & Sites

Kofuku-ji (related site), Pagoda (element), Ancient (period)

Record

Completed: 728 CE

Location: Nara, Japan

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