Top Things to do in Ikoma-gun
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Ikoma-gun, Kinki
Discover the best top things to do in Ikoma-gun, Japan including Shigi Flower Road, Udozuka Tumulus, Fujita Residence, Remains of Tenrikeiben Railway, Horyu-ji Temple, Kanenonaru Tembodai Observatory, Kuhatsugohodo, Heguri-nimasukino Shrine (Kishi Shrine), Shingisan Chogosonshiji Temple, Senkoji Temple.
Restaurants in Ikoma-gun
1. Shigi Flower Road
2. Udozuka Tumulus
3. Fujita Residence
4. Remains of Tenrikeiben Railway
5. Horyu-ji Temple
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Historically the Horyuji is a very important temple: it was founded in 607 CE by Prince Shotoku, who is credited with the early court promotion of Buddhism in Japan. This temple, therefore, can be considered as the official birthplace of Japanese Buddhism. Horyuji is also one of the country's oldest temples and contains the world's oldest surviving wooden structures. Notice the kondo (main hall) and the pagoda in the Western Precinct (Saiin Garan), they were built side by side, violating the traditional Chinese building fashion - everything must be symmetrical. This indicates that Japan had begun to develop its own style very early in its history.
