★ UNESCO
World Heritage
World Heritage
📷 Dmitry Romanoff · Pexels
Where in the world
Japan
The site
Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple in Japan, founded in the early seventh century during Japan's ancient period. Built around 607 CE and in use for roughly two centuries thereafter, it counts among the country's earliest religious complexes. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands as a landmark of early Japanese temple architecture.
Field notes
- civilizations
- Ancient Japan
- types
- Temple
- built
- 607 CE
- occupied
- 607 CE — 800 CE
- country
- Japan
See it in 3D
Notable finds
Renowned pieces unearthed at Hōryū-ji Temple — and where they are today
Monuments & structures
What stands within Hōryū-ji Temple
Japanese pagodaFive-storied Pagoda, Horyu-ji
Buddhist templeShōryō-in, Horyu-ji Temple
Buddhist templeThree Sutra Hall and West Dormitory, Horyu-ji Temple
Buddhist templeRefectory, Horyu-ji Temple
shōrōBelfry of East Precinct, Horyu-ji
Dharma HallLarge Lecture Hall, Horyu-ji
treasure hallHōryū-ji Great Treasure Gallery
kyōzōScripture House, Horyu-ji
warehouseKōfūzō, Horyu-ji
shōrōBelfry, Horyu-ji
kairōNishi Kairō
kairōHigashi Kairō
monInner Gate, Horyu-ji
monTōdaimon, Horyu-ji
monNandaimon, Horyu-ji
main hallGolden Hall, Horyu-ji
dōWest Octagonal Hall, Horyu-ji
dōDenpōdō, Horyu-ji
main hallYumedono
sangha residenceEast Dormitory, Horyu-ji
Chronicle
What happened at Hōryū-ji Temple
- 845 CEZengai incident
