Japan Midokoro / Shimane Prefecture / Matsue / Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple
Matsue, Shimane Prefecture · Historic Site
Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple
- Nearest stationHigashi-Matsue Station 1.8 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Izumo Kokubun-ji (出雲国分寺) was a Buddhist temple located in the Chikuya-chō neighborhood of city of Matsue, Shimane, Japan. It was one of the Nara period kokubunji National Temples established by Emperor Shōmu for the purpose of promoting Buddhism as the national religion of Japan and standardising control of the imperial rule to the provinces.
From the Wikipedia article “Izumo Kokubun-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Matsue, Shimane Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Higashi-Matsue Station, 1.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple?
- Higashi-Matsue Station. It is 1.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Izumo Kokufu: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ishiya Kofun: 運動会プロテインパワー (CC BY-SA 4.0), Abedani Kofun: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yamashiro hōfun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Iwayaato Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Yamashiro Futagozuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
