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Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture · Part of a Historic Site
Ōsumi Kokubun-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKokubu Station 0.8 km
- DesignationPart of a Historic Site
The Ōsumi Kokubun-ji (大隅国分寺) was a Buddhist temple located in what is now the Kokubu neighborhood of the city of Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan. It was one of the provincial temples per the system established by Emperor Shōmu during the Nara period (710 – 794) for the purpose of promoting Buddhism as the national religion of Japan and standardising imperial rule over the provinces.
From the Wikipedia article “Ōsumi Kokubun-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ōsumi Kokubun-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kokubu Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 8 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ōsumi Kokubun-ji Temple?
- Kokubu Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ōsumi Kokubun-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kagoshima Jingū: ChiefHira (CC BY-SA 3.0), Uenohara Jōmon no Mori: Ray_go (CC BY-SA 3.0), Uenohara: Ray_go (CC BY-SA 3.0), Matsushita Museum of Art: Claude Monet (Public domain), Aira City History Folklore Museum: ja:User:Sanjo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kirishima Jingū: MaedaAkihiko (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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