Ikaruga: Temple Pilgrimage to Hōryū-ji and Sites Associated with Prince Shōtoku
A three-generation course that centers on Hōryū-ji, the world's oldest wooden building, and circles the Ikaruga region associated with Prince Shōtoku. First, preview the highlights at the Hōryū-ji i-Center, then leisurely view the Five-Story Pagoda and the Baekje Kannon. You'll visit Chūgū-ji Temple where you meet the smiling Miroku Bodhisattva, Fujinoki Kofun with its ancient charm, and Hōki-ji Temple with Japan's oldest three-story pagoda, walking at a comfortable pace through rural scenery. Grandfathers and grandmothers who love national treasures and grandchildren alike will spend a thoroughly satisfying day.
Schedule
Preview Ikaruga's Highlights Through Models and Videos; Obtain a Walking Map and Depart
View the World's Oldest Wooden Architectural Complex; Five-Story Pagoda, Golden Hall, and Baekje Kannon—A Succession of National Treasures
Come Face to Face with the Smiling Miroku Bodhisattva Half-Seated Statue; A Moment of Peace in the Quiet Main Hall
View an Ancient Burial Mound Discovered with Its Stone Chamber Untouched; Immerse Yourself in Ancient Romance
Japan's Oldest Three-Story Pagoda Stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Conclude with a View of Rural Landscape and Pagoda
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