Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Buddhist monument in Japan
The Hōryū-ji Area is home to some of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures.
These Buddhist Monuments were established in 607 AD by Prince Shotoku.
The area reflects the introduction of Buddhism to Japan and its subsequent cultural development.
The site is located near Nara, a city easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka.
Hōryū-ji is known for its five-story pagoda, the oldest of its kind in the world.
Location: Ikaruga
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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.
