1

Tohdaimon

East Gate: National treasure
This gate separates Western precinct and Eastern precinct. The gate has feature of architectual style of Tenpyo period (710-794).

2

To-in Kairo

Cloister-Gallery of Eastern precinct: Important cultural asset
It is thought that this Cloister-gallery was built soon after the Hall of Vision had been built. This is the oldest surviving Cloister-gallery after that of Western Precinct.

3

Shariden, Eden

Reliquary Hall and Hall of paintings: Important cultural asset
The reliquary hall ("Shariden": right side) houses the relics of a Buddha. The Hall of Paintings ("Eden": left side) houses painted "shoji", or sliding paper-doors, that depict the entire life of prince Shotoku. Although the paintings were reproduced in 1787 and they are not disclosed today, original paintings are stored in National Museum in Tokyo.

4

Raido

Hall of Worship: Important cultural asset
Originally, at this position, the central gate of Eastern Precinct was built along with the Cloister-Gallery. But, it was rebuilt as Hall of Worship in 1231.

5

To-in Shoro

Bell house of Eastern precinct: National treasure
The house is constructed in a trapezoidal form known as "hakamagoshi" (spreading skirt). Within it hangs a bell that has the words "Chuguji" (currently neighbouring temple) engraved on the inside.

6

Denpodo

Hall of Buddhist Teachings: National treasure
This hall was originally the private residence of Tachibana-no-Konakachi, consort of the Emperor Shohmu (reigning period:724-748), and was brought to the temple and converted into a Buddhist hall.