Awa Kokubun-ji Temple
安房国分寺
Explore this historic temple, a rare chance to see ancient foundations of a provincial temple.
What it is
- Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple, mountain name Nichishoku-zan.
- Principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.
- Existence confirmed by a document from 886.
- Located on a former sand dune, 19 meters above sea level.
What to see
- Four foundation stones from the old temple remain.
- Main hall rebuilt in 1735.
- Foundation believed to be for the main hall detected.
- Ditch demarcating the temple area detected.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Awa Kokubun-ji Temple Open in Google Maps
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