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Horyu-ji
法隆寺Nara · Kansai
The world's oldest surviving wooden buildings (parts date to the late 7th century); founded 607 by Prince Shotoku; Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site (1993, 'Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area').
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 7,714 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission
- Adult ¥2,000 / junior-high ¥1,700 / elementary ¥1,000, includes Toin Garan + Treasure Hall. Chugu-ji nunnery next door is a separate ¥600 ticket. Cash only — no cards accepted at the gate.
- Nearest station
- JR Horyuji Station (JR Yamatoji Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–16:30Admission
- Adult ¥2,000 / junior-high ¥1,700 / elementary ¥1,000, includes Toin Garan + Treasure Hall. Chugu-ji nunnery next door is a separate ¥600 ticket. Cash only — no cards accepted at the gate.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
How to get there
8-min Nara Kotsu bus from JR Horyuji Station to 'Horyuji-mae' (or ~20 min walk); also direct bus from JR/Kintetsu Nara Station (~1 hr).
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