Nara, Japan · Asia
27,587
Population
Asia
Continent
Tokyo
Timezone
JP
Country Code
Hōryū-ji (Japanese: 法隆寺; lit. 'Temple of the Flourishing Dharma') is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Built shortly after Buddhism was introduced to Japan, it is also one of the oldest Buddhist sites in the country. Its full name is Hōryū Gakumonji (法隆学問寺), or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, with the complex serving as both a seminary and monastery. The temple was founded by Prince Shōtoku in 607. Accordi...
Coordinates
34.6123°, 135.7375°
Region/State
Nara
District
Ikoma-gun
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Country
Japan
Region
Nara
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Population
27,587
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