Product Description
Discover the timeless beauty of Japan’s oldest wooden pagoda with this 1/70 scale model of the Horyu-ji Five-Story Pagoda, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Handcrafted by Kobayashi Kougei, a renowned Japanese workshop specializing in precision woodworking, this miniature faithfully replicates the architectural details of the historic Buddhist temple in Nara.
Built in the 7th century and attributed to Prince Shotoku, Horyu-ji Temple is the world’s oldest surviving wooden temple complex.
The Five-Story Pagoda is admired as the oldest and most beautiful among Japan’s many pagodas. Its design gradually narrows from the first to the upper floors, creating a perfectly balanced silhouette that fits into an elegant isosceles triangle. Rising to 32.45 meters, with the spire making up about one-third of its total height, the structure conveys both harmony and grandeur.
Crafted using authentic Japanese joinery techniques and premium wood materials, this model captures the essence of traditional Buddhist architecture. Ideal for collectors, museums, educators, or anyone passionate about Japanese culture and architectural heritage.
•Finished Size: W 300 × D 300 × H 525 mm
•Parts: 1,151 wooden parts (157 types), 156 metal parts (21 types)
•Estimated Assembly Time: 50 hours
•Material: Japanese Cypress (Hinoki)
About Hinoki Cypress
Hinoki is a conifer native to Japan, long prized as a high-quality building material for temples and shrines. Renowned for its durability, water resistance, and calming fragrance, Hinoki wood ages gracefully, developing a rich amber color over time, enhancing both its beauty and character
This product comes with an English instruction manual.
