Address: 1-1-1 Horyuji Sannai, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0115, Japan
Departments: Horyu-ji Nishimuro (West Quarters)
Hours: Open-Closes 4:30 PM
Phone: +81 745-75-2555
Opened: 607 AD
Founder: Empress Suiko, Prince Shōtoku
Deity: Shaka Nyorai (Śākyamuni)
Hōryū-ji Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Japan
Hōryū-ji (วัดโฮริวจิ) is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its full name is Hōryū Gakumonji, or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serves as both a seminary and monastery. Wikipedia
Horyuji Temple, located within the city of Nara, is considered not only of the prefecture or national importance. But it can be said that it is of global importance anyway. Because the temple is full of national treasures and important cultural heritage. It is also regarded as Japan’s largest collection of Buddhist art.
The building itself is equally valuable as it was built in the year 1150 by Prince Shotoku Taishi, which in the western Budawas area is considered the oldest group of wooden buildings in the world. Until being registered as a cultural heritage site, sure enough.
Admission: Adults 1,500 yen, Children 750 yen
Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (November – February: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Closing days: Open every day
How to get there:
By Train:
- 20 minutes walk from Horyuji Station [Yamatoji Line]
By Bus:
- 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station bus stop [Bus 97]
