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The oldest wooden building in the world! Horyu-ji Temple

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Horyuji is a temple related to Prince Shotoku, located in Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the oldest existing wooden buildings in the world and is registered as a World Heritage Site.
Horyuji Temple is said to have been built by Prince Shotoku in the 15th year of Emperor Suiko (607). At the time of its foundation, it was called Ikaruga-ji Temple, but later changed its name to Horyu-ji Temple.

In the precincts of Horyuji Temple, there are many historical buildings such as the five-storied pagoda, the main hall, and the Yumedono hall. In addition, various Buddha statues such as Shaka Nyorai, Yakushi Nyorai, and Amida Nyorai are enshrined in the precincts.

There is no dedicated parking lot for Horyuji Temple, so private parking lots such as parking lots are used.
[Admission Fee]
Adults, university students, and high school students: 2,000 yen
Junior high school students: 1,700 yen
Elementary school students: 1,000 yen

[Opening Hours]
February 22nd to November 3rd: 8:00-17:00
November 4th to February 21st: 9:00-16:30

[Closed Days]
Open all year round

[Parking]
Standard cars: 500 yen once a day
    Category
    奈良｜History｜寺
    Adress
    ⧉ 奈良県生駒郡斑鳩町法隆寺山内１−１ [View Map]
    Official Website
    ⧉ https://www.horyuji.or.jp/
    TEL
    ⧉ 0745-75-2555
    (from overseas: +81-745-75-2555)

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