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Kose-dera pagoda ruins

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Explore ancient pagoda ruins with a unique foundation stone, a significant Buddhist archaeological site.

Kose-dera pagoda ruins
Enon1979 Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Buddhist archaeological site, designated a National Historic Site.
  • Founded by the Kose clan.
  • Became a branch temple of Kofuku-ji in the Heian period.
  • Temple name appears in the Nihon Shoki.

What to see

  • Exposed foundation stone for the central pillar.
  • Stone is approximately 1.3 meters in size.
  • Circular pillar hole 88 centimeters in diameter.
  • Relic-housing hole in the center of the pillar hole.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Yoshinoguchi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kose-dera pagoda ruins Open in Google Maps

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