Horyuji temple was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, who is founder of Buddhism in Japan. It’s one of the country’s oldest temples and a world heritage site.
Throughout the 187,000-square-meter grounds are irreplaceable cultural treasures.Five-Story Pagoda (Gojū-no-Tō) and the Main Hall (Kondō), the Hall of Visions (Yumedono)the Gallery of Temple Treasures.
There are over 2,300 important cultural and historical structures and articles, including nearly 190 that have been designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties.
How about to take a walk to feel with the essence of the 7th century.