JAL Guide to Japan - Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area ( World Heritage )

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Guide to Japan

Criteria: (i) (ii) (iv) (vi) | Date of Inscription: 1993 | Location: Nara Prefecture | Justification for Inscription

	World Heritage

-	Prince Shotoku is my favorite hero of Japanese histroy. It's amazing that he conducted to build such wonderful buildings more than 1300 years ago. (USA)
-	Bus available but best to go by car/taxi. Take your food and drink. My favorite wooden structure in Japan is the 5-story pagoda at Horyuji. (USA)