Tōtōmi Kokubun-ji Temple

What it is

• Ruins of a Nara period Buddhist temple.
• One of the Kokubun-ji temples built by Emperor Shomu.
• Ordered in 741 AD, it served Tōtōmi Province.
• Designated a National Special Historic Site.

What to see

• Foundation of the main hall, 34 meters east-west.
• Rare wooden-clad foundation of the main buildings.
• Earthen wall that surrounded the temple grounds.
• A wooden lantern is being restored on site.

When to go

• Open to the public as a historic site park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.