Hokki-ji Temple

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A Buddhist temple which is said to have once been the Okamoto no Miya palace where Prince Shotoku read the Lotus Sutra and later remodeled into a temple per Shotoku’s will by Prince Yamashiro no oe . It is considered one of the seven temples erected by Prince Shotoku. The only original structure left standing is the three-tier pagoda, which is believed to have been completed in 706; 24 meters tall, it is Japan’s oldest.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Ikomagunikarugachou Okamoto 1873 Map
Area: Ikaruga / Yamatokoriyama Area
Phone: 0745755559
Hours: [Hours]
[2/22-11/3]8:30-17:00
[11/4-2/21]8:30-16:30
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]300yen
[Child]200yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet)
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 20, 2020 (Information as of May 5, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

Explore around Horyu-ji Temple in Nara by car and on foot

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Review

World cultural heritage

Reviewed : 2019.12.16

Hoji-ji is not as much known as Horyuji, but it is also on the list of world cultural heritage. The view of the pagoda over a pond is photogenic. From JR Yamato Koizumi station, you can walk.
Pleasant enough UNESCO old temple.

Reviewed : 2018.09.07

Worth the hike up from the Horyuji temple, this one is a bit run down, considering its UNESCO status. Nevertheless, a pleasant way to spend the odd half hour.
世界文化遺産に登録されている古寺です

Reviewed : 2021.10.27

聖徳太子が法華経を講説されたと云う岡本宮に建立された。太子の御建七カ寺の一つ。１９９３年に法隆寺と共に世界文化遺産に登録された。ここには斑鳩三塔の一つがある。創建は実に６０６年と云う創建後１４００年も経過している古寺中の古寺。