Hōryū-ji

About

Horyu-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for having the world's oldest surviving wooden buildings. Visiting the temple offers a rare glimpse into Japan's early Buddhist history and architecture.

Why go

• Offers a rare glimpse into japan's early buddhist history and architecture
• Walk among the very first architectural and cultural roots of ancient japan

Must try

• Five story pagoda
• Yakushi triad

Pro tips

• Visit early
• Check nara transit

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (7418 reviews)

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