Horyu-ji Temple

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Horyu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town was founded by Prince Shotoku in the 7th century and is Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site. The Kondo (Main Hall) and Five-Storied Pagoda in the Western Precinct are the oldest surviving wooden structures in the world, treasures of humanity that have been preserved for over 1,400 years. The vast grounds house approximately 3,000 National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, such as the Kudara Kannon statue and the Tamamushi Shrine, making it a "living history museum." Its architecture and art, reflecting a unique style merged from Western and Asian influences, tell the story of Japan's cultural formation. It is a must-visit for all travelers wishing to experience the pinnacle of Japanese spiritual civilization.

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-The UNESCO World Heritage Site Horyuji Area- 世界遺産 法隆寺

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Videos & photographs of cultural properties -Horyuji Temple- in Japanese with English subtitles

Videos & photographs of cultural properties -Horyuji Temple- in Japanese with English subtitles

World Heritage Division, Nara Prefectural Government

Horyu-ji Temple

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1-1 Horyuji Sannai, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara
Website
http://www.horyuji.or.jp/
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