Horyu-ji Temple
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[The greatest treasure house of Buddhist culture]
Founded by Shotoku Taishi, Horyuji Temple is the oldest wooden construction in the world. In the spacious precinct, there are a lot of buildings using the most skilled techniques from each era since the Asuka Period. Nearby is Hokiji Temple, which is also a world heritage.
[Admission Fee] Adults ¥1500; Elementary school students ¥750
(Saiin Garan, Daihozoin and Toin Garan are available)
[Access] Aprrox. 20 mins. walk from JR Horyuji Stn., or a short walk from the Horyuji-sando bus stop by Nara Kotsu Bus leaving from JR Horyuji Stn.
[Credit Card Payment] Not accepted
[Foreign Language Support] English-language leaflets
Information
- Postal Code
- 636-0115
- Address
- 1-1 Horyuji Sannai, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara
- Tel
- 0745-75-2555
- Businesshours
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8:00-17:00
(8:00-16:30 in winter) - Holiday
- Open all-year round
- Website
- http://www.horyuji.or.jp/en/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
Map
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