Horyuji Temple
In Japanese: 法隆寺
Founded by Prince Shotoku; its buildings are the oldest surviving wooden structures in the world, per Nara Prefecture.
World Cultural Heritage
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Futaiji Temple, Chuguji Temple
Nearby
- Chuguji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Yakushiji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Toshodaiji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Heijo Palace Site ≈ 30 min by car
- Akishinodera Temple ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Horyuji Station to Horyuji-monmae
- Fee
- ¥2,000
- Good to know
- Open 8:00–17:00 (until 16:30 from Nov 4 to Feb 21)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info