The Horyuji Buddhist temple complex dates from the start of the 7th century. It is a sprawling complex located in Nara prefecture dotted with historic buildings. Imagine what it looked like in the 7th century, the pagoda would have been the equivilent of a 20th century skyscraper, towering over the local villages and farms. It is worth the trouble to visit as it is truely spectcular.
