Kai Kokubun-ji

The temple compound spans 250 meters east to west and 300 meters north to south, with an earthen rampart and moat surrounding the grounds.

Emperor Shōmu ordered the construction of this provincial temple in 741 AD following a smallpox epidemic to establish Buddhism as Japan's national religion.

The temple belongs to the Myōshin-ji branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, focusing on meditation practices and Buddhist teachings for the local community.

The temple site contains both the modern religious buildings and the adjacent ruins from the Nara period, designated as a National Historic Site.

Foundation stones indicate the original pagoda had a 16.9-meter square base and reached approximately 48 meters in height during the Nara period.

Location: Fuefuki

Website: http://kaikokubunji.com

GPS coordinates: 35.63649,138.68127

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03