Japan Midokoro / Ishikawa Prefecture / Nanao / Noto Kokubun-ji Temple
Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Noto Kokubun-ji Temple
- Nearest stationNanao Station 2.0 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Noto Kokubun-ji (能登国分寺) was a Buddhist temple located in what is now the city of Nanao, Ishikawa, 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 “Noto Kokubun-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Noto Kokubun-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nanao Station, 2.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 2 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Noto Kokubun-ji Temple?
- Nanao Station. It is 2.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Noto Kokubun-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ishikawa Nanao Art Museum: Zangix (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nanao Castle: tom-spring (Public domain), Wakura Shōwa Museum and Toy museum: 運動会プロテインパワー (CC BY-SA 4.0), Susoezoana Kofun: nanaoshi (CC0), Amenomiya Kofun Cluster: 名古屋太郎 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Notojima Glass Art Museum: 小石川人晃 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
