Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry fee for the Great Buddha Hall; other halls charge separately. Check the official website for current prices.
- Time needed
- Allow 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid crowds
- Getting there
- Train from Kyoto to Nara, then a bus or a 20-minute walk through Nara Park
Itineraries with Tōdai-ji
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Day 6 of Kyoto: One Week
Nara
How Tōdai-ji fits into a day.- 9:30Tōdai-jiNara
- 11:30Nara ParkNara
- 13:30Kasuga-taishaNara
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Tōdai-ji questions
How much does entry to Tōdai-ji cost?
A modest fee is charged for the Great Buddha Hall, with separate tickets for other halls and the museum. Check the official website for current prices.
How long does a visit to Tōdai-ji take?
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours inside the main hall and grounds.
How do you reach Tōdai-ji from Kyoto?
Take a train to Nara, then a local bus or a 20-minute walk through Nara Park.
