An English translation follows the Japanese text.
🌿 東大寺 大仏殿（2025年7月13日 訪問）
奈良公園から表参道をのんびり歩いていくと、可愛いお土産屋さんが並び、旅気分が高まります。そのまま進むと、立派な南大門が登場。重厚な佇まいに思わず足を止めてしまいます。
南大門をくぐると、道沿いには鹿がたくさん！「ああ、奈良に来たな」と実感する瞬間です。突き当たりを左に曲がると大仏殿の入口に到着。チケットを購入して中へ入ると、一気に景色が変わり、圧倒されるほどのスケール感が広がります。
広い境内の奥には八角灯籠があり、その向こうに大仏様が。何度見ても迫力満点で、思わず手を合わせたくなります。こちらの仏様は“るしゃなぶつ”と呼ばれるそうです。
ちなみに、大仏殿は現在も世界最大級の木造建築物とのこと。奈良の歴史と風情を肌で感じられる、心に残るスポットでした！
🌿 Great Buddha Hall at Tōdai-ji (Visited on July 13, 2025)
Strolling leisurely along the Omotesandō from Nara Park, you’ll pass rows of charming souvenir shops that lift your travel spirits. Keep walking, and suddenly the majestic Nandaimon Gate appears—its powerful presence stops you in your tracks.
Passing through the gate, you’ll find deer wandering freely along the path. It’s one of those moments that makes you feel, “Yes, I’ve truly arrived in Nara.” Turn left at the end of the road and you’ll reach the entrance to the Great Buddha Hall. After buying your ticket and stepping inside, the scenery changes dramatically—you’re greeted with a breathtaking sense of scale and serenity.
At the far end of the spacious grounds stands an octagonal lantern, and just beyond it sits the towering statue of the Great Buddha. No matter how many times you see it, its impact never fades—you might find yourself instinctively pressing your hands together in reverence. This revered figure is known as Rushanabutsu.
Incidentally, the Great Buddha Hall is still considered one of the largest wooden structures in the world. It’s a place where you can truly feel the history and spirit of Nara—a destination that leaves a lasting impression.
