[Nara/Horyu-ji Temple] Gold-Guide recommends a day trip! A tour to learn about the world's oldest wooden building, "Horyu-ji Temple"

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Half-day (AM) Nara Tour: World Heritage Temples and Sacred Deer

This is a fascinating half-day tour to Horyu-ji Temple, a place that conveys the splendor of ancient Japan. Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is said to have been built by Prince Shotoku in the late 6th century and is the oldest wooden Buddhist temple in the world. The five-story pagoda and main hall are among the buildings that remain, and the pagoda in particular has withstood earthquakes and fires and boasts a history of over 1,300 years. Horyu-ji Temple has had a major impact on the development of Buddhist culture and is also famous as the place associated with Prince Shotoku. We will guide you through Horyu-ji Temple, which is surrounded by tranquil forests and where history and spirituality are beautifully combined.

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