Hōryū-ji - Wikipedia
WebHōryū-ji ( Japanese: 法隆寺, Hepburn: Temple of the Flourishing Dharma) is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its full name is Hōryū Gakumonji (法隆学問寺), or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serving as both a seminary and monastery.
Horyuji - World History Encyclopedia
WebApr 19, 2017 · The Horyuji Temple near Nara in Japan was founded in 607 CE by Prince Shotoku and is the only surviving Buddhist monastery from the Asuka Period in its original state. The complex, consisting of 48 listed buildings including a 5-storey pagoda, has the oldest wooden buildings in Japan.
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WebHoryuji Temple (法隆寺, Hōryūji) was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, who is credited with the early promotion of Buddhism in Japan. Horyuji is one of the country's oldest temples and contains the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. It was designated a world heritage site in 1993.
Horyuji Temple: History and Legends of the World’s Oldest …
WebMay 21, 2021 · Horyuji Temple, located in Nara, is one of Japan's oldest temples and contains the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. For this reason, it was the first place in Japan to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Horyuji Temple
WebExplore Horyuji Temple, a historic Buddhist sanctuary with ancient architecture, art, and relics. Visit the official website for more information.
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WebQuick Facts. Horyuji Temple's grounds span some 187,000 square meters. It has 55 buildings that have been designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. Japan's first temple to be designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993. A temple with over 1400 years of history.
Horyuji Temple - Nara Attractions - Japan Travel
WebHoryuji (法隆寺) is the oldest temple located in Nara prefecture and was established in the Asuka Period over 1,300 years ago. In December of 1993, Hōryūji was considered the first monument in Japan to be registered as part of World Cultural Heritage.
Horyuji – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebOne of Japan's oldest and grandest Buddhist temples, the temple dates back to 607, when it was constructed on the order of Prince Shotoku to house an image of the Yakushi (Medicine) Buddha, and was designated among Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage sites. It's also the oldest surviving wooden structure in the world.
introduction | Horyuji Temple
Webintroduction. Hōryūji: A Brief History. The grounds of Hōryūji (Hōryū Temple) house the world's oldest surviving wooden structures, conveying images of Japan as it existed more than 1,300 years ago, during the Asuka Period (A.D. mid 6th - beginning of 8th c.).
Horyuji Temple Nara | Japan Experience
WebHoryuji Temple, located about 10km south west from the center of Nara, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the first to be so designated in Japan) and is home to some of the world's oldest surviving wooden buildings.
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