The oldest, the largest, the highest - they are all in Kansai Horyuji Temple, rebuilt at the end of the 7th century, is the world's oldest wooden building. The daibutsuden, or great Buddha hall, at Todaiji Temple is the largest such hall in Japan at about 47 meters high and 57 meters wide. The goju-no-to (five-storied pagoda) of Toji Temple, about 55 meters high, is the tallest Buddhist pagoda in Japan. These representative buildings of Japanese architecture are all in Kansai, a fact that illustrates the high level of Japanese architecture in Kansai. Kansai boasts many Japanese-style buildings notable for their historical value, overwhelming power, excellent structure, and the unique beauty of wood. Kansai is a treasure house of Japanese architecture. Horyuji Temple (Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture) Daibutsuden Todaiji Temple (Nara City) Five-storied Pagoda Toji Temple Kyoo-gokokuji Temple (Kyoto City) All images Copyright. 1997 Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office. All Rights Reserved.