Tamamushi Shrine, Horyuji

Name: Tamamushi Shrine
Address: Horyuji, Japan

#5 among attractions in Horyuji

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The Tamamushi Shrine is a miniature shrine owned by the Hōryū-ji temple complex of Nara, Japan. Its date of construction is unknown, but estimated to be around the middle of the seventh century. Decorated with rare examples of Asuka-period paintings, it provides important clues to the architecture of the time and has been designated a National Treasure. ()

Local name: 玉虫厨子 Coordinates: 34°36'54"N, 135°44'6"E

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Tamamushi Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hokki-ji, Hōrin-ji, Chūgū-ji, Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area.

0.8 miNE
Temple,
Hokki-ji, Ikaruga
21 min walk • Hokki-ji or Hōki-ji – formerly known as Okamoto-dera and Ikejiri-dera – is a Buddhist temple in Okamoto, Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple's honorary sangō prefix is "Kōhonzan", although it is rarely used.
0.6 miNE
Temple
Hōrin-ji, Ikaruga
15 min walk • Hōrin-ji, or Mii-dera is a Buddhist temple in Mii, Ikaruga, Nara, Japan. The temple is located about a kilometer north of Hōryū-ji's Tō-in. The temple's sangō prefix is Myōken-san.
~1500 ftE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Chūgū-ji, Ikaruga
8 min walk • Chūgū-ji is a temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan, that was founded as a nunnery in the seventh century by Shōtoku Taishi. Located immediately to the northeast of Hōryū-ji, its statue of Miroku and Tenjukoku mandala are National Treasures.
~420 ftSW
, Temple
Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Horyuji
3 min walk • The UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area includes a variety of buildings found in Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. These buildings were designated in 1993 along with the surrounding landscape, under several criteria.
0.4 miSW
Scenic walking areas, Ruins, Historical place
Fujinoki Tomb, Ikaruga
11 min walk • Fujinoki tomb is a tumulus, known as a kofun in Japanese, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is estimated to date from the later half of the sixth century or the late seventh century.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tamamushi Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Horyuji (3 min walk), Chūgū-ji, Ikaruga (8 min walk), Fujinoki Tomb, Ikaruga (11 min walk), Hōrin-ji, Ikaruga (15 min walk).

Tamamushi Shrine, Horyuji

Facts and practical information

Tamamushi Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hokki-ji, Ikaruga

Hōrin-ji, Ikaruga

Chūgū-ji, Ikaruga

Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area, Horyuji

Fujinoki Tomb, Ikaruga

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tamamushi Shrine?