Japan Midokoro / Yamaguchi Prefecture / Hōfu-shi / Suō Kokubun-ji Temple
Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture · Historic Site
Suō Kokubun-ji Temple
- Nearest stationHōfu Station 1.4 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
Suō Kokubun-ji (周防国分寺) is a Shingon-sect Buddhist temple in the Kokubunji neighborhood of the city of Hōfu, Yamaguchi, Japan. It belongs to the Kōyasan Shingon-shū sect and its honzon is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
From the Wikipedia article “Suō Kokubun-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Suō Kokubun-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hōfu Station, 1.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 18 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Suō Kokubun-ji Temple?
- Hōfu Station. It is 1.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Suō Kokubun-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hōfu Tenmangū: OS6 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mōri Museum: TT mk2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mōri Residence Garden: kagawa_ymg (CC BY 2.0), Remains of Suō Kokuga: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Shikiyama Castle: MChew (Public domain), Dainichi Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
