🏯 Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara Prefecture, Japan
📋 Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993
- Contains 48 ancient wooden structures across two temple complexes
- Includes some of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, dating from the 7th and 8th centuries
- Located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture; accessible by train from Nara or Osaka
The Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area comprise two temple complexes—Horyu-ji and Hokki-ji—situated in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Founded ...