Saidai-ji Temple, Nara

Saidai-ji was one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. It houses an important Seiryoji-style Shaka Nyorai dating from 1249.

Saidaiji temple

Hall enshrining the Seiryoji-style Shaka Nyorai flanked by images of Monju and Miroku.

Saidaiji Temple Belfry Courtyard

Saidaiji Temple's belltower.

Saidaiji Temple Pond

Saidaiji Temple's pond.

Saidaiji Kannon Bosatsu

Hasedera-style Kannon Bosatsu.

Saidaiji Temple Hondo

Hall enshrining Shaka Nyorai.

Saidaiji Temple Courtyard

Courtyard of Saidaiji Temple.

Saidaiji Temple Kannon

Statue of Kannon.

Saidaiji Temple Belltower

Belltower at Saidaiji Temple.