Japan Midokoro / Wakayama Prefecture / Kinokawa / Kii Kokubun-ji Temple
Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture · Historic Site
Kii Kokubun-ji Temple
- Nearest stationShimoisaka Station 0.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Kii Kokubun-ji (紀伊国分寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Higashikokubu neighborhood of the city of Kinokawa, Wakayama, 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 “Kii Kokubun-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kii Kokubun-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimoisaka Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 7 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kii Kokubun-ji Temple?
- Shimoisaka Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kii Kokubun-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Iwade Municipal Museum of Folk Materials: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Negoro-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tahōtō, Negoroji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Negoro-ji Temple Garden: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kokawa-dera Temple Garden: Yanajin33 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kokawa-dera Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
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