Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around ...

In the same complex, you also have the bona fide oldest surviving wooden building in the world the Kondo Hall. This temple is one of the most important in Japan, so much so that it was the very ...

IKARUGA, Nara Prefecture—Japan’s oldest Buddhist paintings ... The 12 elaborate murals were drawn on the inner walls of the temple’s Golden Hall between the late seventh century and early ...

At nearly 400 feet, Sanjusangendo Hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan (there are archery contests ... about a 5-minute walk from there). The temple sits across the street from the ...

Each of these temples and shrines offers a unique cultural and spiritual experience. Be sure to pay a visit during your next trip to Japan. Japan is a destination people love for its unique ...