Ikaruga, Temple town in Japan
Ikaruga is known for its ancient temples and serene atmosphere.
The area is historically significant with Hōryū-ji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Buddhist traditions are deeply rooted in Ikaruga's local culture.
Access to Ikaruga is convenient via the Kintetsu railway from Osaka or Nara.
Ikaruga hosts the Ikaruga-no-Sato Exhibition Hall displaying ancient artifacts.
Location: Ikoma district
Inception: February 11, 1947
Population: 27330
Website: town.ikaruga.nara.jp
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Ikaruga is known for its ancient temples and serene atmosphere.
Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once named Ikaruga-dera, a name that endures today at its train station.
The Shakyamuni and two attendants in Golden Hall at Hōryū-ji represent some of the most significant Buddhist imagery within Japan.
The Hōryū-ji Area is home to some of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures.
The Fujinoki Tomb is an ancient burial mound located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Hokki-ji, also known as Okamoto-dera and Ikegami Hokki-ji, is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Hōrin-ji is a serene temple nestled in the town of Ikaruga.
Kichiden-ji is a tranquil temple complex surrounded by lush gardens.
Tachibana Shrine is a serene spiritual site nestled in the heart of Nara Prefecture.
The Tatsuta gotobyōyama Kofun is a burial mound located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture.
