Bizen kokubun-ji ato, Ancient Buddhist temple ruins in Akaiwa, Japan.
The archaeological site reveals foundations of multiple temple structures, including a South Gate, Middle Gate, Kondō, and Lecture Hall within a rectangular compound.
Emperor Shōmu ordered the construction of Bizen Kokubun-ji in 741 AD as part of a network of provincial temples following a devastating smallpox epidemic.
Archaeological excavations in 1974 and 2003 uncovered numerous artifacts, including roof tiles and Nara Sancai pottery, illustrating the temple's architectural development.
The temple ruins lie between the Yoshii River and Asahi River in the Umaya district, accessible through various routes within Akaiwa city.
The temple complex occupied a precise rectangular area of 175 by 190 meters, with all primary structures arranged in a single straight line.
Location: Akaiwa
GPS coordinates: 34.73861,133.99981
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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