Plot — What is Hōryū-ji about?
This celebrated documentary, filmed in colour, depicts one of the most famous of all Japanese temples. Horyu-ji, in the small town of Ikaruga outside Japan’s ancient capital of Nara, was one of the first Buddhist places of worship established in Japan, and contains the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, dating from the seventh century.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 23 min |
Hōryū-ji — FAQ
Is Hōryū-ji worth watching? This celebrated documentary, filmed in colour, depicts one of the most famous of all Japanese temples. Horyu-ji, in the small town of Ikaruga outside Japan’s ancient capital of Nara, was one of the first Buddhist places
Who directed Hōryū-ji? Directed by Susumu Hani.
Who is in the cast of Hōryū-ji? It stars Hiroshi Akutagawa.
Where can I stream Hōryū-ji? Streaming availability for Hōryū-ji is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Hōryū-ji release? It released in 1958.
