Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area

These are part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Japan These are two Temples that are one of the oldest wooden buildings that are still standing. The buildings at the Temple have been lucky to survive mostly with out having to bee rebuild, unlike some of the other Temples that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Japan. The two temples that are part of the Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area.

Horyuji Temple
For over 1,400 years, the beauty of Horyuji has continued to fascinate its visitors. Immerse yourself in the mysterious legends and intriguing historical facts of Japan’s oldest wooden temple.
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Hoki-ji Temple
Hoki-ji Temple
Hoki-ji Temple was built in the year 708 and is famous for having the country’s oldest surviving three-storey pagoda (National Treasure). It is a popular site for the pagoda rising above a peaceful countryside landscape and its overall calm refinement.
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