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Home/Destinations/Nara/Todai-ji Temple

Todai-ji Temple Tours

A giant Buddha: tours visit Todai-ji, a UNESCO temple housing a 15-metre bronze Great Buddha in one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. Nara’s most awe-inspiring sight.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available
Nara
Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available
4.9(1,169)·4h 30min
from$68/ person
via Viator
Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
Nara
Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)
4.9(1,060)·5 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park
Kyoto
Nara Afternoon Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: Todai-ji, Nara Park
4.5(561)·5–7 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park
Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara Full-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park
4.4(472)·10–11 hours
from$191/ person
via Viator
Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Nara
Nara Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
5.0(241)·6 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe Full Day Tour from Kyoto
Kyoto
Nara Park, Osaka and Kobe Full Day Tour from Kyoto
4.8(236)·10h 30min
from$129/ person
via Viator
Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka
Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
3.7(155)·9–10 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Optional Lunch from Osaka or Kyoto
Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Optional Lunch from Osaka or Kyoto
4.3(124)·9–10 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation
Kyoto
Osaka and Nara Day Tour with Private Transportation
5.0(97)·6–9 hours
from$256/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
−10%
Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
4.6(96)·9 hours
from$56$62/ person
via Viator
Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch
Nara
Nara Highlight Walking Tour with Furoshiki Experience with Lunch
4.9(94)·5h 30min
from$84/ person
via Viator
Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide
Kyoto
Osaka & Nara in 1-Day by Private Van with Local Expert Guide
5.0(90)·6h 30min–7h 30min
from$279/ person
via Viator
Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide
Nara
Perfect Nara Park Half-Day Bus Tour with English Speaking Guide
5.0(78)·4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up
Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara Private Tour from Osaka Kyoto Hotel Pick-up
4.7(62)·8–10 hours
from$292/ person
via Viator
Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
Nara
Private Nara Tour and Sake Tasting (Departing from Kyoto/Nara)
5.0(61)·4–6 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine, and Gems
Nara
E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine, and Gems
4.8(59)·3h 30min
from$91/ person
via Viator
Osaka: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Katsuo-ji Temple, Nara Park Tour
Osaka
Osaka: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Katsuo-ji Temple, Nara Park Tour
3.9(37)·11 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
Osaka
Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
3.9(30)·9 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Nara Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Nara!
Nara
Nara Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Nara!
4.9(27)·6 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
−30%
Nara
Nara: Half-Day Private Tour of 4 Must-See Spots & Deer Park
5.0(22)·5 hours
from$154$220/ person
via Viator
Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
Kyoto
Nara Todaiji Kasuga Taisha Private Full Day Tour From Kyoto
4.9(20)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Nara - Heart of Nature Cross Bike Tour
Nara
Nara - Heart of Nature Cross Bike Tour
4.9(20)·5–6 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Nara: Must see attractions tour with English Speaking Guide
Nara
Nara: Must see attractions tour with English Speaking Guide
4.9(12)·4 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Nara: Private Tour with Deer Park & Temples with a Licensed Guide
Nara
Nara: Private Tour with Deer Park & Temples with a Licensed Guide
5.0(9)·3 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Nara Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Uji Matcha & Onsen Day Tour
Osaka
Nara Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Uji Matcha & Onsen Day Tour
3.6(8)·8–9 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Nara Tour Hozanji Temple Cable Car and Nara Park
Nara Prefecture
Private Full-Day Nara Tour Hozanji Temple Cable Car and Nara Park
5.0(4)·6 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Nara Highlights Private Walking Tour with Local Guide
Nara
Nara Highlights Private Walking Tour with Local Guide
3.7(3)·2–6 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Nara Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Experience
Nara
Nara Deer, Great Buddha & Traditional Mochi Experience
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Nara: Todai-ji Temple & Great Buddha 2-Hour Guided Tour
−40%
Nara
Nara: Todai-ji Temple & Great Buddha 2-Hour Guided Tour
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$82$136/ person
via Viator
3-Hour UNESCO Heritage Sites & Deer Park Guided Tour
−34%
Nara
3-Hour UNESCO Heritage Sites & Deer Park Guided Tour
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$105$162/ person
via Viator
Nara Private Tour: Great Buddha, Park Deer & World Heritage
Kyoto
Nara Private Tour: Great Buddha, Park Deer & World Heritage
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Nara Private Custom Tour｜Sacred Deer, Temples & Timeless Nature
Nara
Nara Private Custom Tour｜Sacred Deer, Temples & Timeless Nature
5.0(1)·3–6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Nara Heritage Walkabout from Nara Park to Todaji Temple
Nara
Nara Heritage Walkabout from Nara Park to Todaji Temple
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
Nara: Yakushiji Tour – Toshodaiji or Sutra Copying Option
−29%
Nara
Nara: Yakushiji Tour – Toshodaiji or Sutra Copying Option
5.0(1)·1h 30min–2h 30min
from$61$87/ person
via Viator
Nara Deer Park Todaiji and Buddha Temple Walking Tour
Nara
Nara Deer Park Todaiji and Buddha Temple Walking Tour
3 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Nara 3-Hour Guided Tour: Deer Park & Todaiji Highlights
Nara
Nara 3-Hour Guided Tour: Deer Park & Todaiji Highlights
3 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Nara Personalized Half Day Tour with a Local Guide
−5%
Nara
Nara Personalized Half Day Tour with a Local Guide
4 hours
from$171$180/ person
via Viator
Todai-ji Temple & Nara Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Nara
Todai-ji Temple & Nara Sake Tasting Walking Tour
3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Autumn Nara Park Todaiji Akame Falls and more from Osaka
Osaka
Autumn Nara Park Todaiji Akame Falls and more from Osaka
10 hours
from$81/ person
via Viator
Guided tour of Todaiji and Nara Park with Guide in Spanish
Nara
Guided tour of Todaiji and Nara Park with Guide in Spanish
4–5 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator

Todai-ji Temple in Nara — FAQ

What is Todai-ji?
A UNESCO temple with a giant bronze Buddha.
How big is the Great Buddha?
The seated bronze Buddha is around 15 metres tall.
Is it worth visiting?
Yes — it is one of Japan’s most impressive temples.

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