This famous Great Buddha Hall is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users.
It houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese as Daibutsu.
Please see below for information.
It houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese as Daibutsu.
Please see below for information.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Tōdai-ji Great Buddha Hall ( Daibutsu-den)Address: 406-1 Zoushi-cho Nara-shi Nara-ken 630-8587Telephone Number: +81-742-20-5511Opening Hours:
Apr – Oct / 9:30 – 17:30
(Last admission 17:00)
Nov – Mar / 9:30 – 17:00
(Last admission 16:30)Closed: Open Year RoundGeneral Admission Fee
13 years old and above 800 yen, 6-12 years old 400 yenDiscount for those with Disabilities
With Disability certificate issued in Japan
Adult: 400 yen, Child: 200yenHome Page URL: https://www.todaiji.or.jp/en/information/museum/ (English)AccessNearest Bus Stop: Tōdai-ji Daibutsuden / Kasuga Taisha-mae (City Bus)Distance from Nearest Bus Stop: about 600m to Nandai-monApproximate travel time from bus stop: 7 min walk - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: YesEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 1.5 hoursParking for those with Disabilities: No Parking lot available, please use nearby paid parking.Multilingual Guidance Available: Yes (English,Chinese and Korean)Map of Wheelchair accessible paths Available:
Yes Please use a map on their website
https://www.todaiji.or.jp/pdf/todai-ji_MAP(EN).pdfBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility:
Stairs outside: 5 steps/18cm
Stairs inside: 3steps/17cm
Slope is available, width:122cm gradient: 5 degreesElevator: NoNursing Room Available: NoFirst Aid Room: YesBaby room: NoSensory Room: NoPrayer Room: NoService Dogs Allowed: NoRentalsWheelchair Rental: Yes, they have two wheelchairs at the security office in front of the central gate of the Great Buddha Hall.Baby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No - Toilet at West entrance to the Great Buddha HallRestroom Entryway Width: 146cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 50cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: NoAvailability of heated bidet: NoToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilities: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding doorWidth of Entryway and Inside Stall: Doorway: 93cm Inside: 218cm x 206cmHandrail Available: Right side U type(movable)/ Left side L type(fixed)Warm Water Bidet Available: NoOstomate-compatible facilities: YesUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoEmergency Alert Button in Stall: YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: AvailableFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
Todaiji Museum Bus Stop |
Inside and Path to Todaiji Museum |
Restrooms |
Elevator |
- FacilityLayout plan of buliding available/Map: NoWheelchair accesible: YesType of Door: OpenWidth: Doorway: 125cm, Inside the hall: 80cmSteps present: Stairs in centralStaircase information/ Step Height: 10steps/21cm and 2steps/23cmMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair users: ElevetorSlope at west side: width:165cm gradient: 6~12 degreesWidth of aisles in building: Over 80cmAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilities: NoPossibly Hazardous Areas: NoAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits, elevator, stairs, etc: NoOther information: NoPaths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: YesStairs at Facility: YesAccessibility Path around Steps: Slope: width:165cm gradient: 6~9 degreesPathway Surfaces: Stone pavingInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: front approach to the hallRest Area: NoneBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraille Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: None
- Accomodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: Staff at the west exit of the Great Buddha Hall will assist with wheelchair entry. No guidance.Areas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: There is a slope that allows wheelchair users to enter the Great Buddha Hall.Audio Guide Available: Wheelchairs cannot enter the approach to the grounds of the Great Buddha Hall.Displays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Yes (Japanese, English and Chinese)Multilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: YesStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accomodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: No
- General InformationName: Temple Office ( Juyosho and Goshuin)Opening Hours: Apr – Oct/7:30 – 17:30
Nov – Mar/8:00 – 17:00