Horyu-ji
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Horyu-ji. The Building shown is purported to be the oldest wooden building in the world.
The temple was originally set up in 607 on Prince Shotoku's instructions, and at the time it was called "Ikaruga-dera"(斑鳩寺). In 670 it was burned down, but gradually re-built until early 8th century. Later, it became a major religious center for Hossō Buddhism.
In 1993, Horyu-ji was nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, the Japanese government lists it as a national treasure.
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Yumedono, a hall associated with Prince Shotoku
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Statue of guardian god at Horyuji
See also
Template:Commons Masaoka Shiki
External link
- Horyuji (http://www.horyuji.or.jp/horyuji_e.htm)
- Wikitravel: Horyuji (http://wikitravel.org/en/article/Horyuji)