In addition, it is said that Emperor Shomu was greatly influenced by the large statue of Buddha when he visited Chishiki-ji Temple in Oogata County, Kawachi Province in 740.
また、聖武天皇が、当時盧舎那大仏のあった河内国大県郡智識寺を天平12年に訪ね、影響を大いに受けたという。