Ikaruga, Nara

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Ikaruga
斑鳩町
Location of Ikaruga in Nara
Area
 - Total 14.27 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Population
(November 30, 2006)
28,685
City Symbols
 - Tree Japanese Black Pine
 - Flower Camellia sasanqua
Website Town of Ikaruga
Phone number 0745-74-1001
Address

3-7-12 Hōryūjinishi, Ikaruga-cho,
630-8580

Gate to Horyūji in Ikaruga

Ikaruga (斑鳩町 Ikaruga-chō?) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.

Ikaruga is home to Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji, ancient Buddhist temples collectively inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage. Other ancient temples include Hōrin-ji, also in the vicinity of Hōryū-ji.

As of November 30, 2006, the town has an estimated population of 28,685. The total area is 14.27 km².

Contents

[edit] Neighboring municipalities

[edit] Education

  • Primary Schools
    • Ikaruga Elementary School
    • Ikarugahigashi Elementary School
    • Ikaruganishi Elementary School
  • Junior High Schools
    • Ikaruga Junior High School
    • Ikarugaminami Junior High School
  • High Schools
    • Hōryū-ji International High School

[edit] Famous places

[edit] Temples・Shrines

[edit] Kofun

and many others

[edit] External links