Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It was historically recognized as one of the powerful Seven Great Temples and stands as one of the oldest Buddhist sites in the country, having been constructed shortly after the introduction of Buddhism to Japan.
The complex's full name is Hōryū Gakumonji, which translates to Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law. Historically, the site functioned as both a monastery and a seminary.