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AllieMark: The entrance gate to Todaiji temple
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AllieMark: Nio guardian at Todaji
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AllieMark: Todaiji temple history sign
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AllieMark: Lighting incense
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AllieMark: One of two fierce-looking protectors at Todaji entrance
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AllieMark: Mark practicing his deer training skills
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AllieMark: Todaji temple
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AllieMark: Lighting incense for blessings with Japanese sailor school girls
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AllieMark: Self-portrait at Todaji
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AllieMark: The Great Buddha of Todaji
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AllieMark: Thousands of people thronged the hall
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AllieMark: Another image within the Todaji main hall
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AllieMark: Buddha image from the side - gold
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AllieMark: A child climbing through a hole the size of Buddha's nostril - a passage to ensure enlightenment
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AllieMark: Allie receiving a 'no fortune' fortune
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AllieMark: Tying up the 'no fortune' outside to send it away
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AllieMark: Mark and scary-looking spirit who brings good luck to those with injuries
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AllieMark: The steps to Todaiji
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AllieMark: Consulting the guidebook
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AllieMark: Sky at Todaji
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AllieMark: Todaji entryway
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AllieMark: Allie and Mark at Todaji
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AllieMark: Todaiji
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AllieMark: Japanese peonies
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AllieMark: Decorated roof tiles
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AllieMark: Deer Allie
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AllieMark: Buddha amongst the blossoms
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AllieMark: Washing hands before entering temple
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AllieMark: View over temple grounds- notice the deer
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AllieMark: Treasures at one of Todaji's smaller temples protected by a wooden lattice screen