Suō Kokubun-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
• Special head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect.
• Main deity is Yakushi Nyorai.
• Established by Emperor Shomu as Suo Province Kokubun-ji Temple.

What to see

• Former temple grounds are a National Historic Site.
• Large main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Nio-mon gate is a Yamaguchi Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property.
• Many cultural properties are preserved here.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.