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Suō Kokubun-ji Temple
Suō Kokubun-ji Temple Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Yamaguchi Prefecture / Hōfu-shi / Suō Kokubun-ji Temple

Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture · Historic Site

Suō Kokubun-ji Temple

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

LocationHōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Nearest stationHōfu Station, 1.4 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
MoreOfficial 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

Hōfu Tenmangū
Hōfu Tenmangū
0.5 km away · Hōfu-shi
Mōri Museum
Mōri Museum
0.8 km away · Hōfu-shi
Mōri Residence Garden
Mōri Residence Garden
0.8 km away · Hōfu-shi
Remains of Suō Kokuga
Remains of Suō Kokuga
0.8 km away · Hōfu-shi
Shikiyama Castle
Shikiyama Castle
2.7 km away · Hōfu-shi
Dainichi Kofun
Dainichi Kofun
3.1 km away · Hōfu-shi

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)