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Horyuji
Horyuji · Horyuji Temple · 法隆寺
At Horyuji, explore the ancient wooden five-storey pagoda and Kondo hall, then see statues and Buddhist artworks in the Great Treasure Gallery. Visit this temple in Ikaruga outside Nara city for both architecture and exhibitions.
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Visitor information at a glance
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 joint ticket for the Western Precinct, Great Treasure Gallery and Eastern Precinct costs JPY 2,000 for adults, university students and senior high school pupils; JPY 1,700 for junior high school pupils; and JPY 1,000 for primary school children. Payment is cash only. Groups of 30 or more have separate rates. The official fee revision date is 1 March 2025.
Opening hours and closed days
Horyuji opens from 08:00 to 17:00 from 22 February to 3 November and from 08:00 to 16:30 from 4 November to 21 February. Admission ends 30 minutes before closing, at 16:30 and 16:00 respectively. Check separate dates and information for special openings.
What can I see at Horyuji?
Wooden architecture of the five-storey pagoda and Kondo
Explore Horyuji’s ancient wooden five-storey pagoda and Kondo hall. You can combine these with Buddhist artworks in the Great Treasure Gallery.
Nara Prefecture’s official Horyuji Kondo, five-storey pagoda and Buddhist art information
Buddhist artworks in the Great Treasure Gallery
See statues and Buddhist artworks in the Great Treasure Gallery. The joint ticket includes the Western Precinct, Great Treasure Gallery and Eastern Precinct, so allow time for all three.
Nara Prefecture’s official Horyuji Kondo, five-storey pagoda and Buddhist art information Horyuji official joint ticket, cash payment and admission deadline
How to get to Horyuji
Take a JR Yamatoji Line train from Nara to Horyuji Station. From the north exit, walk about 20 minutes to the South Gate. This differs from the bus route from the south exit, so check your exit. If you plan to use the bus, check its times and fare for your date.
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Before you visit
You still need time after reaching the South Gate
The South Gate is about 20 minutes on foot from JR Horyuji Station’s north exit. After arrival, allow time to reach the admission desk and explore the Western Precinct, Great Treasure Gallery and Eastern Precinct. Some facilities become inaccessible near closing, so arrive with time to spare.
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Pay admission in cash
Bring cash for the joint ticket, which accepts cash only. Admission ends 30 minutes before the seasonal closing time.
Horyuji official joint ticket, cash payment and admission deadline
Questions about Horyuji
Which areas does the Horyuji joint ticket cover?
The joint ticket covers the Western Precinct, Great Treasure Gallery and Eastern Precinct. Allow time to travel between and explore the three areas in addition to the station-to-South Gate walk.
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