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

Japan Midokoro / Wakayama Prefecture / Tanabe / Misuji temple ruins

Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture · Historic Site

Misuji temple ruins

The Misuji temple ruins (三栖廃寺塔跡, Misu Haiji ato), is an archaeological site with the ruins of a late Hakuhō period Buddhist temple located in the Shimomisu neighborhood of the city of Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan. The temple no longer exists, but the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site in 1935, with the area under protection expanded in 1985.

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

Location

Red: Misuji temple ruins. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationTanabe, Wakayama Prefecture
Nearest stationKii-Shinjō Station, 2.2 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 4 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Misuji temple ruins?
Kii-Shinjō Station. It is 2.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Misuji temple ruins a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Tōkei Shrine
Tōkei Shrine
3.1 km away · Tanabe
Tanabe Museum of History and Folklore
Tanabe Museum of History and Folklore
3.4 km away · Tanabe
Isoma Rock Shelter Site
Isoma Rock Shelter Site
3.6 km away · Tanabe
Minakata Kumagusu Archives
Minakata Kumagusu Archives
3.7 km away · Tanabe
Tanabe City Museum of Art
Tanabe City Museum of Art
4.7 km away · Tanabe
Kashima
Kashima
5.4 km away · Tanabe

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Tōkei Shrine: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tanabe Museum of History and Folklore: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Isoma Rock Shelter Site: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0), Minakata Kumagusu Archives: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tanabe City Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kashima: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)