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Horyuji Temple
Horyuji Temple · 法隆寺
At Horyuji, explore the old wooden five-storey pagoda and main hall, then statues and Buddhist art in Daihozoin. Visit this temple in Ikaruga, outside Nara City, for architecture and displays together.
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Visitor information
Address
奈良県生駒郡斑鳩町法隆寺山内1-1
1-1 Horyuji Sannai, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara, 636-0115, Japan
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The individual combined ticket for the western precinct, Daihozoin and eastern precinct is JPY 2,000 for adults, university and senior secondary students, JPY 1,700 for junior secondary students and JPY 1,000 for primary-school students. Payment is cash-only; groups of 30 or more have separate rates. Official fee revision: 1 March 2025.
Opening hours
Horyuji opens from 8 am to 5 pm from 22 February to 3 November and from 8 am to 4:30 pm from 4 November to 21 February. Admission ends 30 minutes earlier, at 4:30 pm or 4 pm respectively. Check separate dates and guidance for special openings.
What to see at Horyuji Temple
Wooden pagoda and main hall
Explore Horyuji's five-storey pagoda and main hall for old wooden architecture. Pair them with Buddhist art in Daihozoin.
Official Nara Prefecture Horyuji main hall, pagoda and Buddhist art
Buddhist art in Daihozoin
Daihozoin displays Buddhist statues and art. The combined ticket includes the western precinct, Daihozoin and eastern precinct; leave time for all three.
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How to get to Horyuji Temple
Take the Yamatoji Line from JR Nara to Horyuji. Leave through the north exit and walk about 20 minutes to the temple's south gate. Check the exit: this differs from the south-exit bus route. For a bus, check your date's operating times and fares separately.
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Before you visit
Allow more time beyond the south gate
The walk from JR Horyuji's north exit to the south gate is about 20 minutes. After arrival, allow time to reach admission and explore the western precinct, Daihozoin and eastern precinct. Arrive with time to spare, as some facilities may be inaccessible near closing.
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Pay admission in cash
The combined ticket is cash-only, so bring the admission money. Admission ends 30 minutes before seasonal closing time.
Official Horyuji combined ticket, cash payment and admission cutoff
Questions about Horyuji Temple
Which areas does Horyuji's combined ticket include?
The western precinct, Daihozoin and eastern precinct. Allow time to travel between and visit all three, beyond the station-to-south-gate walk.
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