The Buddhist monuments of Horyu-Ji date back to the 7th and 8th centuries, shortly after Buddhism's introduction to Japan in the mid-6th century. The 48 monuments are some of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world and the earliest Buddhist structures in Japan. These masterpieces of wooden architecture illustrate the adaptation of Chinese Buddhist architecture and layout to Japanese culture and had a big influence on future Japanese religious buildings.
UNESCO World Heritage Site 
Location:
Japan
Travel to Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Organised group tours: Click here to see 17 tours to Japan which may include Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area.
