# Where to watch Hōryū-ji (1958) in the UK

> Hōryū-ji (1958) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1958  
**Runtime:** 23 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T02:50:59.427Z)  

## Synopsis

This celebrated documentary, filmed in colour, depicts one of the most famous of all Japanese temples. Horyu-ji, in the small town of Ikaruga outside Japan’s ancient capital of Nara, was one of the first Buddhist places of worship established in Japan, and contains the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, dating from the seventh century.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Hōryū-ji in the UK?**

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**Is Hōryū-ji on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/846334/horyu-ji-1958
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kh2ZZmLLQdQs73VkuDV9qyyWwEM.jpg
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