Todai-ji Temple - Protector Gods (most famous Nio in Japan)

Protector God Agyo - Omega or End of Time

Protector God Ungyo - Alpha or Beginning of Time

Background on Ungyo and Agyo

Todai-ji Temple

Todai-ji Temple

Guardian watching over Todai-ji and its precincts.




Looking out from Todai-ji facing middle gate to Daibusu-den.

Todai-ji Temple

A 1 to 50 scale model was done in the early 20th century. The original temple was larger and had to 100 meter pagoda's on either side of it. The pagoda's were at the time, the tallest structures in the world outside the pyramid's of Egypt. The pagoda's were destroyed by an earthquake.





This pillar with a hole in the base is considered good fortune if you can fit through it (enlightenment in your next life). The hole is the same size as one of the nostril's as the Daibustu of Todai-ji.

Inside Todai-ji Temple

Todai-ji Temple

The Great Buddha Hall was constructed in 752 to celebrate 200 years of Buddhism being brought to Japan. Todai-ji is the largest wooden structure in the world and is regarded as a national treasure in Japan as well as being on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The deer that roam the grounds freely are considered messengers of the gods.










Daibutsu of Tōdai-ji

Approach to Todai-ji Temple

After Shosoin Repository, it is a short walk to Todai-ji Temple.