Wakasa Kokubun-ji, Buddhist temple in Obama, Japan
The temple complex spans 180 meters square with an earthen wall enclosure and contains multiple structures including the Shako-do and Yakushi-do buildings.
Emperor Shomu established Wakasa Kokubun-ji in 741 AD during the Nara period as part of a nationwide initiative to construct provincial Buddhist temples.
The temple houses several Buddhist statues, including the Shaka Nyorai in the Shako-do and Yakushi Nyorai statues, which are designated cultural properties.
Visitors can reach the temple grounds by taking a 20-minute walk from Higashi-Obama Station on the JR West Obama Line.
Archaeological studies reveal that the temple site contains no roof tiles from its original construction, which differs from other provincial temples of the period.
Location: Obama
GPS coordinates: 35.48024,135.78864
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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