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Furthermore, the precincts are full of attractions, such as the &#8220;Nandaimon Gate&#8221; guarded by massive Nio statues and &#8220;Nigatsu-do Hall&#8221; offering a panoramic view of the ancient capital. You can firsthand feel the history of prayer continuing for over 1,200 years; it is an unmissable place for travelers wanting to experience the essence of Japanese Buddhist culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Todai-ji Temple&#8221; in Nara City is one of Japan&#8217;s representative temples and a historical treasure registered as a World Heritage site. The biggest highlight is the &#8220;Daibutsuden&#8221; (Great Buddha Hall), one of the world&#8217;s largest wooden structures, and the massive &#8220;Great Buddha of Nara&#8221; (Vairocana Buddha) seated inside, reaching about 15 meters in height. Its overwhelming scale and solemn beauty envelop all visitors in deep emotion. 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