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The Kondo is considered the archetype of Japanese "classical style" architecture from the Nara period.
Toshodai-ji was founded in 759 by the Tang Chinese monk Ganjin (Jianzhen) during the Nara period.
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If you're interested in architecture, spend extra time at the Kondo: its seven-bay facade and classical roofline are key highlights to look for.
Its founder Jianzhen came from Tang China, making Toshodai-ji a notable symbol of early Sino-Japanese cultural exchange.
7 structures on the grounds
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The Kondo is considered the archetype of Japanese "classical style" architecture from the Nara period.
Toshodai-ji was founded in 759 by the Tang Chinese monk Ganjin (Jianzhen) during the Nara period.
Nara, Nara Prefecture
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