Ōmi Kokubun-ji

The excavated temple site contains foundations of a pagoda, South Gate, and Central Gate, revealing the original layout of this religious complex.

Emperor Shōmu ordered the construction of this temple in 741 as part of a national network of provincial Buddhist temples across Japan.

The temple represented a structured approach to Buddhism, with twenty monks conducting religious activities and ceremonies within its designated province.

Visitors can reach the temple grounds by taking a twenty-minute walk from Kokufu Station, where archaeological findings display the temple's architectural evolution.

The temple houses a bronze bell from the early Heian period, which holds the designation of Important Cultural Property in Japan.

GPS coordinates: 34.97300,135.90025

Latest update: April 8, 2025 08:06