Entries Tagged ‘Todaiji’:

Daily Travel Photo - Nara, Japan

In the Toadiji Temple, it is said you will have a long life if you can crawl through the hole in this pillar. Considering that children are the only people who can fit through the pillar, it is sort of a self fulfilling prophesy.
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The Shrines and Temples of Japan: Part 2, Horyuji and Nara

Read Part 1: Kyoto and Part 2: Nikko

Five story pagoda at Horyuji Temple
If you’ve been following along for a while, or if you at least take a look at the left column of my website, you’ll notice that I have an affinity for UNESCO World Heritage sites. I’m not trying to visit every one of [...]

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Travel Around the World My name is Gary Arndt. In March 2007 I set out to travel around the world. I sold my house, put my possessions in storage and hit the road with my camera, laptop, and clothes. I've been to over 40 countries and territories since I've started my adventure. I publish a photo from my travels every day as well as the occasional podcast. If you like what I'm doing, please feel free to follow along.