If you are starting in Nara, take the Kintetsu Nara Line from Kintetsu Nara Station to Yamato-Saidaiji Station, then transfer to the Kintetsu Kashihara Line to Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station. From there, Toshodaiji is about a 10-minute walk.

Alternatively, start at JR Kyoto Station and walk to Kintetsu Kyoto Station. Take the Kintetsu Kyoto Line or Kintetsu Limited Express to Yamato-Saidaiji Station. From Yamato-Saidaiji Station, take the Kintetsu Kashihara Line to Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station, and then walk about 10 minutes to the temple.