Katayama temple ruins

The archaeological site contains foundation stones, earthen platforms, and structural remains of a Buddhist temple complex measuring 160 meters square.

The temple ruins date from the late 8th to early 10th century, spanning the Nara and Heian periods, with excavations revealing multiple construction phases.

Archaeological findings include pottery fragments with Kume-hyo inscriptions, indicating connections to the 7th-century governmental Ritsuryo administrative system.

The site sits 3.5 kilometers southeast of JR Tokai Shizuoka Station, partially beneath the Tomei Expressway and a prefectural road.

Excavations uncovered a large refuse pile 500 meters south of the ruins containing roof tiles, with matching fragments found at the nearby Miyagawa kiln site.

Location: Suruga-ku

GPS coordinates: 34.96423,138.42662

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04