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ICES HORYUJI FREE GUIDE

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About us

Ikaruga ICES is a English, Chinese and Italian(limited availability) speaking volunteer guide group. We offer to guide foreign travelers with a spirit of hospitality, and enjoy their time. Mainly, we guide you to Horyuji Temple where is the first World Cultural Heritage site. We receive many words of gratitude. If you are planning to visit Horyuji Temple and/or those sopts, please contact us for free guiding services.
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What's new!
🆕   At Myoken-do Hall in Horinji-temple, Mii,Ikaruga, its hidden statue "Myoken-Bosatsu(Bodhisattva) is now open to the public. At the same time " the Stellar Mandara painting" on the coffered ceiling of the hall can be seen
Nov.1----Nov.7,2024
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🆕　Kuzekannon, the statue of Bodhisattva, which is said to be a life-size image of Prince Shotoku and regularly kept hidden, is now open to the public on its special autumn opening at Hall of Dreams(Yumedono).
Oct.22----Nov.22,2024
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 🆕　Autumn special exhibition "Animals decorating Horyuji treasures" is now open at Daihozo-den on the Horyuji temple grounds.  This special exhibition is the one held there for the first time in three years.  Come and see those unique and vivid descriptions of animals on the temple treasures.    Sep.27,2024----Nov.24,2024

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Annual Events in Horyuji Temple

January

1st - 3rd

Shari-kou

Ceremony to show revere the relics
(remains) of Buddha,
the founder of Buddhism.
Visitors can see the opening of
the sacred relics
February

3rd
Tsuina-e

Ceremony to drive away evil spirits
and invite good fortune.
Participants dress in
traditional costume, including
masks representing "Demon"
and perform various rituals to
word off evil spirits
March

22nd-24th
Oeshiki

Ceremony to commemorates
the death anniversary of Prince
Shotoku,the founder of Horyuuji.
The statue of Prince Shotoku
is unveiled in the Seiryou-in hall
and various rituals are held
to honor his legacy.
April

15th
Bussho-e

Ceremony to commemorate the
birth of Shakyamuni Buddha,
the founder of Buddhism.
A statue representing the birth
of Shakyamuni Buddha is placed
in the center of the dining hall
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April

Apr.11th -
May.18th
Special Exhibition of Kuse
Kannon Statue

Kuse Kannnon statue, which is
usually kept hidden, is consdiered
to be life-sized representation of
Prince Shotoku
October

Oct.22nd -
Nov.22nd
Special Exhibition of Kuse
Kannon Statue

Kuse Kannnon statue, which is
usually kept hidden, is consdiered
to be life-sized representation of
prince Shotoku
November

1st - 3rd
Special opening of Kamino Mido

This hall is usually not open to
public.
Visitors have the rare opportunity
to view the Shaka Triad and
other important cultural artifacts









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【Temple originally completed by 7th century and restored in 18th century】
The three story pagoda, listed among Japan's National Treasures, was burned down due to the lightening in 1944 and the present pagoda was recompleted in its original style in 1975. You can view wonderful Buddha statues in the main hall.
Hokiji Temple
【Temple completed in early 8th century (at the same period of the present Horyuji Temple)】 
The three story pagoda is so-called "the Ikaruga Three (3) Pagoda" together with the five story pagoda of Horyuji Temple and the three story pagoga of Horinji Temple. 
In autumn, the temple is so beautiful surrounded by cosmos. 
Kichidenji Temple
【Temple built in late 10th century(987)】
Kichidenji temple is well known as " Temple of Peaceful Death," or in Japanese, "Pokkuri-dera". "Pokkuri" means "all at once," and is used to describe a quick or sudden death. It is believed that a person, prays to the Amida Buddha in the temple,  will be assured a peaceful death without pain or lengthy suffering.
Fujinoki Tumulus
【Tumulus constructed in late 6th century】
It is the circular burial mound, c.a. 50 m in diameter and 9 m in height. The investigation was carried out six times, from 1985 througth 2005 and the bones of two persons and many buried treasures were found. However, it is still question who are the deceased persons.  
Mt. Mimuroyama
Mt. Mimuroyama is the sightseeing spot located about 1.5 km to the south-west from Horyuji temple.
You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and/or autumn leaf viewing at this spot.




Tatsuta River Area
Tatsuta River is flowing from north to south in Ikaruga-town, along the side of Mt. Mimuroyama.
This river sides are also famous sightseeing area for cherry blossoms and autumn leaf viewing.



Chuguji Temple
The original Chuguji temple was likely constructed in 621, located about 500 m to the east from the present site. In 14th century, the temple buildings were moved to the present site and restored. In early 17th century, a royal family member, Pricess Sonchi joined the temple, and since then. the temple has been served as an imperial convent by the royal princesses of the nunnery.


Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva
【Statue of Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva, enshrined in Main Hall of Chuguji】
This 7th century elegant smiling statue is praised as one of the most beautiful statues in Japan. The gentle eyes are filled with mercy and compassion, and unconditionally taking away all the people's suffurings. The smile shows a little sorrow and also could be compared with the smiles donned by the Sphinx and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
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Horyuji I center
1-8-5 Horyuji Ikaruga town Ikoma-gun Nara prefecture

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Fax: +81-745-75-9090
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Ikaruga Ices SGG　│　1-8-5 Horyuji, Ikaruga-town, Nara pref.　│　TEL:+81-745-74-6800  Fax: +81-745-759090