Ikaruga, Nara · Japan
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993Hōryū-ji tickets: ¥2,000
Main adult ticket: Joint ticket: Western Precinct, Great Treasure Hall (Daihōzōin) and Eastern Precinct. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area.
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- Joint ticket: Western Precinct, Great Treasure Hall (Daihōzōin) and Eastern PrecinctAdults 15 and over (high school age and up); child price for primary school pupils; junior high school pupils ¥1,700Child ¥1,000¥2,000
- Groups of 30 or moreStudents at high school or university ¥1,400; junior high school pupils ¥1,200Child ¥800¥1,600
- Disabled visitors, with one carer (two for wheelchair users)Junior high school pupils ¥850Child ¥500¥1,000
Main ticket ¥2,000 (about US$13 · £10, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
22 February to 3 November 8am to 5pm; 4 November to 21 February 8am to 4:30pm. Tickets until 30 minutes before closing. The Hall of Dreams (Yumedono) Kuse Kannon is shown only from 11 April to 18 May and 22 October to 22 November.
Booking
Pay at the ticket office on the day, in cash only. Tickets aren't refunded.
World Heritage site
Part of Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area, on UNESCO's list since 1993. Listed as a creative masterpiece, an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Hōryū-ji?
The main adult ticket (Joint ticket: Western Precinct, Great Treasure Hall (Daihōzōin) and Eastern Precinct) costs ¥2,000, about US$13 · £10. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is Hōryū-ji open?
22 February to 3 November 8am to 5pm; 4 November to 21 February 8am to 4:30pm. Tickets until 30 minutes before closing. The Hall of Dreams (Yumedono) Kuse Kannon is shown only from 11 April to 18 May and 22 October to 22 November.
Do you need to book Hōryū-ji tickets in advance?
Pay at the ticket office on the day, in cash only. Tickets aren't refunded.
Is Hōryū-ji a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area, on UNESCO's list since 1993, listed as a creative masterpiece, an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.