Sunday, August 31, 2008

Todai Temple


Nandaimon, the South Gate.


Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden)

I wanted to see statue of Buddha in Todai Temple, so I took a day trip to Nara with my friend. I went on the Shinkansen and local train from Tokyo to Nara in about 3 hours (It was far!) .


Statue of Buddha

Do you know the pillar with a hole behind statue of Budha?
The hole is the same size as Budha’s nostril. The hole is small but if you could go through the hole, you will get smarter.


pillar with a hole

Of course I challenged it. I was afraid of my body stuck in the hole, so I could only get my head at first. Then, I tried with courage and I could do it!!! I hope study English become easier than before :)


Shika deer regarded as messengers of the gods live in Nara.

8 comments:

LOVEZYN said...
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Anonymous said...

I like your blog! :)

Hi, I'm from Singapore.
Stumbled upon your blog when I search for 'Laduree Tokyo'.

I went Todaiji in April this year. It was magnificent!! I did not try to go through the hole because it was too crowded.

I will be anticipating for your new entries.

Iku said...

Hi lovezyn,
Thank you for your comment!
I'm happy you found my blog ;)
Why did you search for Laduree ?
Did you go there?

BTW, April is great time of year in Nara, so, I think you had a very good time in Nara!!
It was uncrowded when I went to Todaiji, so I could try to go through the hole. Next time, try it out ;)

I'll post my new entry soon.
Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Hi Iku,

I searched for Laduree because
I am going to visit Tokyo at
the end of October. I wanted
to do some research on it. :)

Yes, I had a wonderful time
in Nara. The deers were so cute
and Todaiji was magnificent!
Yea, I want to give it a try
when I visit Nara again. ;p

Anonymous said...

Hi Iku,
Stumbled upon yr blog via Laduree search too.
I went to Todaiji so long ago, I think it was in mid-90s, I enjoyed my many visits to Japan, I hope to visit again soon.
I like your blog, hope to read more in future.

bluela xo

Iku said...

Lovezyn and bluela,

Visit Japan anytime :)
I will be posting new Laduree's photos soon!!

Anonymous said...

イェ〜イ!! 楽しみよ!

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