霊仙寺跡, Buddhist temple ruins in Yoshinogari, Japan.
Description
Reisenji is a Buddhist temple ruin in Yoshinogari with stone foundations and structural remnants spread across multiple levels of an archaeological excavation site. The remains reveal building layouts and religious spaces from different periods.
History
The temple was founded in 710 during the Nara period and served as an imperial Buddhist establishment. It experienced gradual decline over the following centuries.
Culture
The temple grounds mark the location where Buddhist monk Eisai first planted tea seeds in Japan, establishing the foundation for Japanese tea cultivation.
Practical
The site is best reached from Saga using various transportation options to get there. Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and archaeological excavation areas, as access to certain parts may be limited.
Did you know?
The Otsugoho Hall from the Edo period remains as the last standing structure of the ancient complex. This building provides important evidence of the site's later use and adaptation.
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