Horyuji Temple

Description

Horyuij Temple is believed to have been built in 607 by Shotoku Taishi and Empress Suiko. The temple is a world heritage site. The site boasts 55 sites designated as national or important treasures, making it a great treasure trove of Buddhist art.

Location Information

• Address

  1-1, Horyujisannai, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara, 636-0115

• Nearest Station

  Horyuji Station
  ･ JR Kansai Main Line
  ･ JR Yamatoji Line
  21 minutes on foot

• Phone Number

  0745-75-2555

  Available languages

  only in Japanese

• Hours

  8:00am - 5:00pm
  *Open until 16:30 from 11/4 to 2/21

• Closed

  None

Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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