Todaiji's Kaizando-Hall is dedicated to the first Bessho, Ryoben, and has an octagonal kitchen in the center of the inner sanctuary where a seated statue of Ryoben, a national treasure, is enshrined. It is said that this hall was built in 1019, 246 years after the relocation of Ryoben, when the first memorial service for him was held. Later, in 1200, the inner sanctuary was rebuilt by Priest Shogen, and in 1250, it was moved to its present location and the outer sanctuary was added to form the present three-room, four-section hall. Kaizando is usually closed to the public, but is open to visitors on December 16 each year on the anniversary of Ryoben's death, “Ryoben-tei,” or the anniversary of Ryoben's death. The camellia called “Nurikoboshi” (a kind of camellia) surrounding the hall is one of the three most famous camellias in Nara.