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Hōryū-ji

195823mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorSusumu Hani
ProducersKeiji Yoshino·Mitsuru Kudo

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Cast · Directed by Susumu Hani

HAHiroshi Akutagawa
Hiroshi Akutagawa
Narrator (voice)

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Hōryū-ji — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hōryū-ji?

Hōryū-ji isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Hōryū-ji on Netflix?

No, Hōryū-ji is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Hōryū-ji on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hōryū-ji isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Hōryū-ji for free?

Hōryū-ji isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Hōryū-ji?

Hōryū-ji hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1958. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.