Nara · Japan
Tōdai-ji tickets: ¥800
Main adult ticket: Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsu-den). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, listed by UNESCO in 1998.
- Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsu-den)Ages 13 and over pay the adult price; child price for ages 6 to 12. The Hokke-dō, Kaidan-dō and Museum charge the same separatelyChild ¥400¥800
- Great Buddha Hall and Tōdai-ji Museum joint passChild ¥600¥1,200
- Audio guideIn English and 8 other languages, just past the Great Buddha Hall gate¥500
Main ticket ¥800 (about US$5 · £4, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Great Buddha Hall 7:30am to 5:30pm from April to October, 8am to 5pm from November to March. Museum 9:30am to 5:30pm (to 5pm in winter), last entry 30 minutes before.
Booking
Pay at each hall's ticket gate; the joint pass is sold at the Great Buddha Hall and the Museum. No booking needed except for groups.
Buy from the official seller: Tōdai-ji: opening hours and admission fees
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Tōdai-ji?
The main adult ticket (Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsu-den)) costs ¥800, about US$5 · £4. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is Tōdai-ji open?
Great Buddha Hall 7:30am to 5:30pm from April to October, 8am to 5pm from November to March. Museum 9:30am to 5:30pm (to 5pm in winter), last entry 30 minutes before.
Do you need to book Tōdai-ji tickets in advance?
Pay at each hall's ticket gate; the joint pass is sold at the Great Buddha Hall and the Museum. No booking needed except for groups.