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Japan Horyuji Temple

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This Japanese temple is located east of Osaka Japan. According to UNESCO, the kondo is the worlds oldest wooden building. The 5 story pagoda is almost as old. The adjacent treasury building houses the famous Kudara kannon, a wooden sculpture over 2 meters tall and about 1500 years old in perfect preservation.

Photography Tips

wide angle is good

Travel Information

public transportation is easy in Japan

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor A decent amount of people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 06:59 - 16:52 | current local time: 19:01

Photo Themes buddhist temple UNESCO World Heritage Site

Locations Nara

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