Located within Nara Park, Todai-ji is a well-known tourist destination, especially celebrated for being a place where you can see the “world’s largest bronze Great Buddha statue.” It attracts a large number of visitors. Just south of the main gate of Todai-ji, you can find a small pond known as “Todai-ji Kagami-ike.” In Japanese, “Kagami” means “mirror,” and “ike” refers to a pond. Therefore, this place can be translated as the “Todai-ji Mirror Pond.”
“Nara, Todai-ji Mirror Pond”
When visiting Todai-ji, you may naturally come across this pond, and in the nearby surroundings, you might also encounter deer. As Todai-ji is situated within Nara Park, deer are commonly found throughout the area.
Since this pond does not have flowing water, it is an excellent spot for capturing photos that reflect like a “mirror.” It adds to the charm of the surroundings.
“Nara, Nara Park, Todai-ji Kagami-ike”
- Address: 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8211, Japan
- Operating Hours: 24 hours