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The Great Buddha in the main hall at the Todai-ji Temple sits over 49 feet tall and weighs 500 tons.
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Fudo Myoo's sword with the wonderful three tiered pagoda behind
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Procession of monks heading to the main temple for prayer
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Wish we could show what is inside the Great Pagoda - it's amazing - but you'll have to settle for a selfie instead
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Many pilgrims to the temple leave prayers and offerings on stone stelae
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A relic from the not so distant past
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Gotta keep the Sake flowing with this delicious sashimi dinner
