Kōgen-ji Temple
向原寺
Ancient temple site with archaeological finds, once home to Japan's oldest nunnery.
What it is
- Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha temple, founded on historic grounds.
- Main image is Amida Nyorai.
- Site of Soga no Iname's Mukuhara no Ie.
- Once housed Empress Suiko's Toyura-no-miya Palace.
What to see
- Site of Toyura-dera Temple, Japan's oldest nunnery.
- Excavated remains of a pagoda, main hall, and lecture hall.
- Lecture hall of Toyura-dera Temple built in the 7th century.
- Gilt bronze Kannon Bodhisattva statue, repurchased in 2010.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県高市郡明日香村大字豊浦630番地 Open in Google Maps
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