Hōryū-ji
法隆寺
temple in
Ikaruga
#1 in Ikaruga
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#224 in Japan
Hōryū-ji, located in Ikaruga, Japan, is one of the oldest wooden structures in the world and a significant example of early Japanese Buddhist architecture. Originally commissioned by Prince Shōtoku in 607 AD, the temple complex is renowned for its historical and cultural importance. It consists of several buildings, including the Kondō (main hall) and the Gojū-no-tō (five-story pagoda), both of which showcase the Asuka period's architectural style.
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