Hōryūji, Japan
Full City Profile
27,587
Population
3,981/sq mi density
161 ft
Elevation
49 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hōryūji (1)
Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Cultural Inscribed 1993
There are around 48 Buddhist monuments in the Horyu-ji area, in Nara Prefecture. Several date from the late 7th or early 8th century, making them some...