Horyu-ji

A beautiful and historic temple with incredible ancient architecture, it’s amazing to see structures this old still standing. The grounds are peaceful and well-preserved. That said, the entrance fee is quite expensive compared to other temples, which might be a drawback for some. Still, it’s a special place worth seeing if you’re interested in history.

It was my university field trip. It was not enjoyable but also packed with historical knowledge experience. The pagoda and temples were built more than 1400 years ago. This history of this place dates back to when before Nara was the capital of Japan in the 6th century. Once you step foot into this historical place, you'd feel as if you've been transported into a different era in time. I wholeheartedly advise everyone to take your time and slowly pace through this place so that you can immerse, feel, and absorb the atmosphere.

A must visit during cherry blossom season, even on Sunday, it’s not that crowded compared to other tourist sites, so it’s a very nice experience, the ancient temple has an impressive history & architectures! Very well maintained & there’s a museum inside including in the ticket. You can see 1000+ yrs old art pieces.

Please take half day to this gorgeous temple! We been to Nara twice and visited this temple in our second trip to Nara, we were upset why we didn’t visit here earlier. Once stepping into the gate, we were speechless of how beautiful this temple is! Please don’t miss this place in your trip!

Hōryūji Temple is a Buddhist temple, constructed shortly after Buddhism was introduced to Japan. Hōryūji Temple is also one of the oldest Buddhist sites in Japan. Even though I have visited numerous temples in Japan over the years, I can discern a distinct atmosphere and unique spiritual essence here and at each temple. They are all distinct. I encourage you to experience it for yourself. If you are interested in wooden architectures, consider adding this location to your list of must-see destinations.

A real historical, well-maintained temple park. I visited quite a lot places in Nara and this one was one of my favorite!

Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, is one of Japan’s oldest temples and home to the world’s oldest surviving wooden structures. The temple's main hall, pagoda, and gate date back to the 7th century, offering a rare glimpse into ancient Japanese architecture and Buddhism. Walking through the expansive temple grounds feels like stepping back in time, with intricate carvings, peaceful gardens, and priceless historical artifacts housed in the on-site museum. A must-visit for history buffs and anyone interested in Japan’s cultural and spiritual heritage!

Came out here due to UNESCO world heritage status, and it was great. 1300 year old wooden temple, the oldest wooden temple in the world. There is hundreds of national treasures and cultural heritage items here related to the buddha, heavenly kings, and the founder of Buddism in Japan. The temples are beautiful, the artifacts are amazing (no photos of artifacts allowed). Admission was 1500円 and allowed access to 3 paid portions. There was another two sections that cost extra around 500円 each. Not many foreign tourists on a Saturday mostly Japanese tourists. Not insanely busy like Kyoto. Overall highly recommend.

This is one of the oldest temple in Japan and has the oldest wooden building, over 1000 years old. It's not far from Nara city and convenient to visit by bus and train from Nara city center. So you can go here and famous temples in Nara city in one day. It was built by Umayado-no-Oji, most Japanese also call him Shotoku-Taishi. He was very famous person and Japanese knows his character well. Anyway if you are a first time visitor in Japan, you should go here and feel the history of Japan. 日本最古のお寺の一つにして、最古の木造建築が残されているお寺です。 奈良市内からもそれほど遠くなく、電車・バスで行くことができます。 奈良市内の観光と1日で回るのもいいでしょう。 有名な厩戸皇子（聖徳太子として知られていますが）が建立したことでも知られています。 日本、関西に初めて来た方なら、日本の歴史を知るためにも一度は訪れることをお勧めします。