Hōryū-ji, Buddhist temple in Japan
Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once named Ikaruga-dera, a name that endures today at its train station.
The inception of Hōryū-ji dates back to the year 607 and it was founded by Suiko and Prince Shōtoku.
It's a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its significant cultural importance.
It lies in Ikaruga and can be reached via the Hōryūji train station.
Hōryū-ji holds multiple classifications: a National Treasure, a Historic Site of Japan, and a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Ikaruga
Inception: 607
Founders: Suiko, Prince Shōtoku
Material: wood
Website: horyuji.or.jp
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Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once named Ikaruga-dera, a name that endures today at its train station.
The Hōryū-ji Area is home to some of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures.
The Shakyamuni and two attendants in Golden Hall at Hōryū-ji represent some of the most significant Buddhist imagery within Japan.
