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Toshodaiji（唐招提寺）

とうしょうだいじ Toshodaiji

Toshodaiji（唐招提寺）

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Founded by Ganjin, who reached Japan blind on his sixth attempt; its main hall is the only Nara-period one surviving complete.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Sculpture
City / townNara
Area in the prefectureNara

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Where is Toshodaiji?
It is in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Toshodaiji?
Founded by Ganjin, who reached Japan blind on his sixth attempt; its main hall is the only Nara-period one surviving complete. The focus is architecture, sculpture.
When was Toshodaiji established?
It dates from 759.

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