π― Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Ancient wooden temples and Japan's earliest Buddhist structures
π Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993
- Comprises 48 ancient wooden structures across two complexes: Horyu-ji and Hokki-ji
- Founded in the 7th century by Prince ShΕtoku; among the oldest wooden buildings in the world
- Located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan; accessible by train from Nara or Osaka
The Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan, represent the earliest surviving Buddhist ...