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Kuse temple ruins
Kuse temple ruins Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

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Jōyō-shi, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site

Kuse temple ruins

Kuse temple ruins (久世廃寺跡, Kuse haiji ato) is an archeological site with the ruins of a Nara period Buddhist temple located in the Kuzeshigahara neighborhood of the city of Jōyō, Kyoto, Japan. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 2007.

From the Wikipedia article “Kuse temple ruins” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Kuse temple ruins. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationJōyō-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationJōyō Station, 0.4 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 3 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Kuse temple ruins?
Jōyō Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Kuse temple ruins a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Shibagahara Kofun
Shibagahara Kofun
0.5 km away · Jōyō-shi
Utoro Peace Memorial Museum
Utoro Peace Memorial Museum
2.4 km away · Uji
Uji History Museum
Uji History Museum
3.1 km away · Uji
Nintendo Museum
Nintendo Museum
3.7 km away · Uji
Byodo-in Museum Hoshokan
Byodo-in Museum Hoshokan
4.1 km away · Uji
Uji Kanbayashi Memorial Hall
Uji Kanbayashi Memorial Hall
4.1 km away · Uji

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shibagahara Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Utoro Peace Memorial Museum: Yumomei (CC BY-SA 4.0), Uji History Museum: おいでやす千年の都 (CC0), Nintendo Museum: Nagomijirap (CC BY-SA 4.0), Byodo-in Museum Hoshokan: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Uji Kanbayashi Memorial Hall: othree (CC BY 2.0)