# Hōryū-ji

Nara, Japan

Hōryū-ji, founded in 607 by Prince Shōtoku, holds the oldest wooden buildings in the world. Its Golden Hall and five-story pagoda preserve Asuka-period art and became Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Hōryū-ji, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 34.6144, 135.7342

[City page](/cities/nara)

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