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Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple

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Explore a historic Buddhist temple and park, successor to an ancient provincial temple.

Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Successor to the ancient Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple.
  • Main image is Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

  • Current main hall designed by Kishida Hideto.
  • Memorial tower for Kokubun Goro.
  • Haiku monument for Sakai Kuraki.
  • San-nin Jizo statues.
  • Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple ruins, a National Historic Site.
  • Shimōsa Kokubun-niji Temple ruins, managed as a park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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