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Ikaruga, Nara / 法隆寺

Horyu-ji Temple

Said to have been founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku and Empress Suiko, the world's oldest surviving group of wooden buildings; the Five-storey Pagoda, Golden Hall and Yumedono are National Treasures. A World Heritage site since 1993.

Last official check

26 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

25 Dec 2026

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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.

Getting there
Train / Bus
Admission
Paid (see the price below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

8:00-17:00 (until 16:30 from November 4 to February 21).

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Admission

Adults, university and high school 2,000 yen, junior high 1,700 yen, elementary 1,000 yen.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

Bus from JR Horyuji Station to Horyuji Monzen.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Town car park (cars 500 yen, large buses 2,800 yen).

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Accessibility

Ramps in various places, a multipurpose toilet near the Daihozoin exit, and 7 wheelchairs for loan (2 at the office, 5 at the Western Precinct entrance).

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Address: Ikaruga, Nara (Japanese address: 奈良県生駒郡斑鳩町法隆寺山内1-1)

Official site: http://www.horyuji.or.jp

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Crowds

Crowd level

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Best time to visit

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Peak time

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Busiest days

A goma fire ritual is held on the 28th of every month.

Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Busiest season

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

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