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Hofuriuji is the settlement in Japan, located some 20 km to the south-west from Nara. The capital city Tokyo is in 500 km to the north-east. The population is about 27,500 people in accordance with the 2010 census. Many people visit Hofuriuji each year to take a look at its famous buddhist temples and historic places.

The nearest airport Osaka Intl (IATA: ITM) is about 50 km away.

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1. Hōryū-ji
Hōryū-ji (法隆寺, lit. Temple of the Flourishing Law) is a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its full name is Hōryū Gakumonji (法隆学問寺), or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serving as seminary and monastery both.

2. Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area includes a variety of buildings found in Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji in Nara Prefecture, Japan. They were designated in 1993 along with the surrounding landscape, under several criteria. The structures inscribed are some of the oldest extent wooden buildings in the world, dating from the 7th to 8th centuries. Many of the monuments are also National Treasures of Japan, and reflect an important age of Buddhist influence in Japan.

3. Fujinoki Tomb
Is a tumulus, known as a kofun in Japanese, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is estimated to date from the later half of the sixth century or the late seventh century. The burial mound is about 40 or 48 metres in diameter, nine metres in height, and the stone chamber the mound covers is sixteen metres in length. Excavation began in 1985. The tomb yielded gilt-bronze ornaments, horse trappings, and a stone coffin.

4. Hōrin-ji (Nara)
Hōrin-ji (法輪寺, 法琳寺, 法林寺), or Mii-dera (三井寺、御井寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mii, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is Myōken-san (妙見山). The temple is located about a kilometer north of Hōryū-ji's Tō-in. The origin of the temple is not certain, although there are two prevalent theories, namely that: 1) it was built in 622 AD by Yamashiro no Ōe no ō in his wish for his father, Prince Regent Shōtoku, to recover from an illness, or 2) it was built in 670 by three monks, Kudara Kai…

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Nara Prefecture

is a prefecture in the Kinki region on Honshū Island, Japan. The

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Hōryū-ji

Hōryū-ji (法隆寺, lit. Temple of the Flourishing Law) is a Buddhis

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Kōfuku-ji

is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great

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Nara Park

Nara Park (奈良公園, Nara Kōen) is a public park located in the city of

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Heijō Palace

Heijō Palace (平城宮, Heijō-kyū) in Nara, was the Imperial Palace o

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Kōriyama Castle (Nara Prefecture)

Kōriyama Castle was a Japanese castle in what is now the city of

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Shin-Yakushi-ji

Shin-Yakushi-ji (新薬師寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect in Nara

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Nara National Museum

The Nara National Museum (奈良国立博物館, Nara Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan)

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Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji A

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Hokke-ji

Hokke-ji (法華寺, Hokke-ji), is a Buddhist temple located in the city

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Hokki-ji

Hokki-ji or Hōki-ji (法起寺) — formerly known as Okamoto-dera (岡本寺) an

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Tōshōdai-ji

Tōshōdai-ji (唐招提寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Ritsu sect in the city

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Fujinoki Tomb

is a tumulus, known as a kofun in Japanese, located in Ikaruga, Nara

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Daian-ji

Daian-ji (大安寺) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. It is tr

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Ryotei Ryokan Miyoshi

starting $177

Kanpo no Yado Yamato-Heguri

starting $255

Kakimotoya Ryokan

starting $213

Koriyama Flower Style - Adult Only

starting $52

Hotel Wing Nara - Adult Only

starting $137

Ikaruga Hotel

starting $92

Ukawaya

starting $53

Super Hotel Nara Yamatokoriyama

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