When I entered under the Nandai-mon gate built in Todai-ji Temple and looked up to see the end of its long column, I encountered a sharp gaze. I felt the gaze of the Kongorikishi statues. Gigantic statues of Kongorikishi stand at Nandai-mon, watching over the people who pass through the gate to the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple. The statues of Kongorikishi stand tall, as if they were living in a large gate. The statues are over eight meters tall. They are not only large but also powerful. The statues are so dynamic that you can't help but keep your mouth half open while admiring their expressions.
Oct 2024 NARA PEOPLE | |
GATE NARA CITY STATUE TEMPLE WORLD HERITAGE SITE |
No
12660
Shooting Date
Apr 2024
Posted On
October 1, 2024
Place
Nara City, Nara
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R V
Lens
ZEISS BATIS 2/40 CF