The pagoda was not that impressive to me, but the treasure hall was incredible. Don't go there expecting gold and jewels because you won't find any. What you will find is an incredible treasure of ancient statues some of them giant. There are a couple of giant wooden Buddhas and a giant thousand armed Buddha, although I don't think it... More

2 pagodas, the temple itself, and the treasury. Must see this on the way to Todaiji.

All of the temples, pagodas, etc. in Nara Park cannot be missed. You can easily spend all day at this park and still not see all of it. From deer feeding to views overlooking the whole of Nara, it is breathtaking.

If you are looking directly at the main temple and pagoda, to the left is a truly handsome museum (which I believe to be temporary). The collection was in a modest building structure, but punched the lights out of me with its richness-- I was quite impressed and pleasantly surprised. I would spend the time (and yen) to take a... More

the golden hall is under renovation, if u hav budget thn do not missed the treasure house visit where u can see the Ashura statue (depends on whether it's open for viewing) & the large Buddha statues