Ikaruga, Nara

See Ikaruga for the arcade and home video game that shares the same name and kanji.

**Ikaruga**
**斑鳩町**
Ikaruga's location in Nara, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Nara
District	Ikoma
Physical characteristics
Area	14.27 km² (5.51 sq mi)
Population (as of November 30, 2006)
Total	28,685
Location	34°37′N, 135°44′E
Symbols
Tree	Japanese Black Pine
Flower	Camellia sasanqua
Ikaruga Government Office
Address	〒630-8580 3-7-12 Hōryūjinishi, Ikaruga-cho,
Phone number	0745-74-1001
Official website: Town of Ikaruga

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.

[edit] Neighboring municipalities

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