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What to do and see in Ikoma-gun, Kinki: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Ikoma-gun, Japan including Horyu-ji Temple, Shingisan Chogosonshiji Temple, Horinji Temple, Hoki-ji Temple, Chuguji Temple, Fujinoki Tombs.
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1. Horyu-ji Temple
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4.5 based on 610 reviews
Reviewed By RaymondHua - Vancouver, Canada
Historically the Horyuji is a very important temple: it was founded in 607 CE by Prince Shotoku, who is credited with the early court promotion of Buddhism in Japan. This temple, therefore, can be considered as the official birthplace of Japanese Buddhism. Horyuji is also one of the country's oldest temples and contains the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Notice the kondo (main hall) and the pagoda in the Western Precinct (Saiin Garan), they were built side by side, violating the traditional Chinese building fashion - everything must be symmetrical. This indicates that Japan had begun to develop its own style very early in its history.
2. Shingisan Chogosonshiji Temple
3. Horinji Temple
4. Hoki-ji Temple
5. Chuguji Temple
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4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By kimitakas - Taichung, Taiwan
This old temple is adjacent to Horyuji’s Yumedono, and you you hold the ticket for Horyuji, you can get a discount for admission. In this temple, there is a famous Miroku Buddha, which is designated as a national treasure. Unfortunately taking pictures is not allowed. Another thing that I find a pity is that the outer building is a concrete made.
