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Hinokuma-dera

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Explore ancient temple ruins, a National Historic Site and part of a World Heritage Site.

Hinokuma-dera
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What it is

  • Ancient temple founded in the latter half of the 7th century.
  • Family temple of the Torai-kei clan, the Yamato no Aya clan.
  • Also known as Dokoji in the Middle Ages.
  • First mentioned in literature in 686 AD.

What to see

  • Site of Hinokuma-dera, within Omiashi Shrine grounds.
  • An 11-story stone pagoda from the Heian period.
  • Excavated unique garan layout.
  • Main hall to the south and lecture hall to the north of pagoda.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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