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Suo Kokubunji Temple

Japan, 747-0021 2-67 Kokubunjicho, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Suo Kokubunji is the only temple in Japan that retains its grounds from the Tenpyo period and is designated as a national historic site as the ``Old Precincts of Suo Kokubunji''.It has over 100 temples, including the important cultural property Kondo, a seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai, Nikko and Gekko Bosatsu, and standing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings. Existing statues of the Buddha, 200 paintings, 1,500 documents, and 8,500 scriptures.

Business Time
  • Monday:  Close
  • Tuesday:  9:00~16:00
  • Wednesday:  9:00~16:00
  • Thursday:  9:00~16:00
  • Friday:  9:00~16:00
  • Saturday:  9:00~16:00
  • Sunday:  9:00~16:00
Telephone number 0835-22-0996
Website http://www.suoukokubunji.jp/
Access
  • ・Take the Bocho bus bound for Amidaji from JR Hofu Station and get off at Kokubunji, then walk for 2 minutes. ・20 minutes each from Sanyo Expressway Hofu West Interchange and Hofu East Interchange
Language 日本語
Other If Monday is a public holiday, the museum will be closed on the following day.
Last Update : 2023.11.16   Hofu Tourism and Convention Association

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