Ikaruga-dera (斑鳩寺) is a Buddhist temple in Taishi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Prince Shōtoku in 606.
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It should not be confused with Hōryū-ji in Nara, which also uses this appellation historically.
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