Maiki temple ruins

What it is

• Ancient temple ruins from the Nara period.
• Thought to be built in the latter half of the 7th century.
• Existed until the Heian period.
• Designated a national historic site in 1929.

What to see

• Only a granite tower foundation stone remains.
• Foundation stone has a reliquary hole.
• Three foundation stones surround the main foundation stone.
• Many excavated artifacts like Nara period roof tiles.
• Excavated Sue ware.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Maiki bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.