Shimotsuke Kokubun-ji, Buddhist temple in Shimotsuke, Japan
The temple complex spans 457 meters north-south and 413 meters east-west, featuring gates, halls, cloisters, and an archaeological museum on site.
Emperor Shōmu established this temple in 741 AD during the Nara period as part of a nationwide network of provincial Buddhist temples.
The temple followed the Shichidō garan formation, incorporating specific building placements for the Kondō main hall and a seven-story pagoda.
Visitors can explore the archaeological remains, reconstructed gates, and walls while learning about the temple's history through exhibits at the museum.
Archaeological excavations revealed the foundation of a pagoda that reached approximately 68 meters in height with seven distinct levels.
Location: Shimotsuke
Address: 栃木県下野市国分寺1541
GPS coordinates: 36.39071,139.81486
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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