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Horyu-ji Temple
Buddhist TempleTakatori

Horyu-ji Temple

One of Japan's oldest temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hōryū-ji houses the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Founded in 607 CE by Prince Shōtoku, it showcases early Buddhist architecture and contains priceless cultural treasures.

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About Horyu-ji Temple

One of Japan's oldest temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hōryū-ji houses the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Founded in 607 CE by Prince Shōtoku, it showcases early Buddhist architecture and contains priceless cultural treasures.

Type

Buddhist Temple

Location

Takatori

Address

1-1-1 Hōryūji Sannai, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0115, Japan

636-0115

Phone

+81