Travel in Nara · 奈良県
Horyuji
Horyuji Temple · 法隆寺
At Horyuji, explore the old wooden architecture of the five-story pagoda and Golden Hall, then Buddhist statues and artworks in the Gallery of Temple Treasures. Visit this temple in Ikaruga outside Nara City to combine architecture with exhibitions.
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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
Location on the mapAdmission
The individual combined ticket for the Western Precinct, Gallery of Temple Treasures, and Eastern Precinct costs ¥2,000 for adults, college and high school students; ¥1,700 for junior high students; ¥1,000 for elementary students. Admission is payable in cash only. Groups of 30 or more have separate rates. The official guide dates the fare revision to March 1, 2025.
Opening hours
Hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. February 22–November 3 and 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. November 4–February 21. Reception ends 30 minutes before closing: 4:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. Special openings have separate dates and guidance.
What to see at Horyuji Temple · 法隆寺
Wooden architecture of the pagoda and Golden Hall
Explore Horyuji's five-story pagoda and Golden Hall to see old wooden architecture. Combine this with Buddhist artworks in the Gallery of Temple Treasures.
Official Nara Prefecture Horyuji Golden Hall, five-story pagoda, and Buddhist art
Buddhist art in the Gallery of Temple Treasures
See Buddhist statues and artworks in the Gallery of Temple Treasures. The combined ticket also includes the Western and Eastern Precincts, so leave time for all three areas.
Official Nara Prefecture Horyuji Golden Hall, five-story pagoda, and Buddhist art Official Horyuji combined ticket, cash payment, and reception cutoff
How to get to Horyuji Temple · 法隆寺
Take a Yamatoji Line train from JR Nara Station to Horyuji. Leave through the North Exit and walk about 20 minutes to Horyuji's South Main Gate. This differs from the bus route departing the South Exit; check your exit. If using the bus, look up your date's times and fare separately.
Tourist information center: access by station exit Official Nara Prefecture Horyuji admission and seasonal hours
Visit tips
Allow more travel time beyond the South Main Gate
The walk from JR Horyuji Station's North Exit to the South Main Gate takes about 20 minutes. After arriving, allow time to reach reception and explore the Western Precinct, Gallery of Temple Treasures, and Eastern Precinct. Some facilities may be unavailable near closing, so arrive with time to spare.
Tourist information center: access by station exit Official Horyuji combined ticket, cash payment, and reception cutoff
Pay admission in cash
The combined ticket is cash-only, so bring the admission amount. Reception ends 30 minutes before the seasonal closing time.
Official Horyuji combined ticket, cash payment, and reception cutoff
Questions about Horyuji Temple · 法隆寺
Which areas does the Horyuji combined ticket cover?
The ticket covers the Western Precinct, Gallery of Temple Treasures, and Eastern Precinct. In addition to the station-to-gate walk, leave time to move among and explore the three areas.
Official Horyuji combined ticket, cash payment, and reception cutoff Tourist information center: access by station exit
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