Top 4 in Top 10 of the world's holiest Buddhist temples.
Dong Dai Tu-Todaiji is the world's largest wooden temple that is located in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple was built by Shomu Emperor in 743, in the situation that all of Japan suffered from a series of natural disasters and pestilence. The emperor believes that with his heart it is possible to have an impact on the Buddhist arms to help the Japanese people escape the false sea of coal.
Undergoing many incidents and remodeling, the temple is now only two-thirds of its original size but still maintains many sophisticated carvings, typical for Japanese woodcarving and hundreds of other rare relics and artifacts. Centuries passed, Todaiji's architectural works and gardens created a unique cultural nuances, becoming a sacred place, attracting many visitors and not wanting to leave. Dong Dai has been recognized as "the historic monument of Nara-era city"