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Hōryūji

City in Nara, Japan

Overview

Hōryūji, set in Nara Prefecture, is celebrated as the location of the world's oldest wooden buildings and holds immense cultural significance in Japan. This calm town offers visitors the chance to explore Buddhist history while enjoying a peaceful, rural atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Nara
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
34.61°, 135.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,150
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1752 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
81
Walk Score
81
Footways
162.0
Airport
ITM
Distance
33 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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