Etchū Kokubun-ji, Buddhist temple in Takaoka, Japan
The temple grounds contain a 20-meter earthen platform, believed to be the remains of either a lecture hall or main hall structure.
Emperor Shomu established Etchu Kokubunji Temple in 741 CE as part of a network of provincial temples constructed throughout Japan.
The temple houses important Buddhist statues, including a Yakushi Buddha, Monju Bosatsu from the Kamakura period, and Bishamonten figures.
Visitors can reach the temple by walking 20 minutes from JR Fushiki Station or driving 15 minutes from Takaoka-Kita Interchange.
Archaeological excavations in the 1930s revealed numerous ancient roof tiles dating back to the late Nara period on the temple grounds.
Location: Takaoka
GPS coordinates: 36.79789,137.04942
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:57
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