The World's Oldest Wooden Building Complex: Five-Story Pagoda and Golden Hall Side by Side
About this spot
A temple founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the world's oldest wooden building complex. The western precinct with its five-story pagoda and Golden Hall side by side conveys the architectural style of the Asuka period, and its solemn presence reveals new discoveries with each visit. The extensive grounds house a treasure museum with valuable Buddhist art, making it a precious place to touch the roots of Japanese Buddhist culture.
Fireworks details
Name: 安堵町ふれあい盆踊り大会
Date & time: 8/23 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 生駒郡安堵町・安堵中央公園多目的広場
安堵町の安堵中央公園多目的広場を会場に、2026年8月23日(日)に開催される地域密着型の盆踊り大会です。地元の自治会や子ども会が中心となって運営される、規模は大きくなくとも温かい雰囲気が漂う夏祭りで、法隆寺や中宮寺といった世界遺産の町からもほど近い、静かな田園地帯ならではの落ち着いた祭りの空気を味わえます。家族連れでも安心して過ごせる規模感が魅力です。
Tips
会場周辺は住宅地のため、駐車場が限られる場合があります。時間に余裕を持って向かいましょう。広場は日陰が少ないため、夕方でも暑さ対策を忘れずに。
Tips
Accessible by bus or on foot from JR Horyu-ji Station (JR法隆寺駅). Admission required. The extensive grounds require comfortable walking shoes. In summer, bring beverages as shaded areas are limited.
Best time to visit
Approximately 50 minutes. Morning viewing when the sun is still mild is recommended.
Access & map
〒636-0115 Nara Prefecture Ikoma County Ikaruga Town Horyu-ji Sannaichi 1-1-1
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