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Suo Kokubunji Temple(周防国分寺)

すおうこくぶんじ Suo Kokubunji

Suo Kokubunji Temple(周防国分寺)

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One of the few provincial temples where a hall still stands on the original 8th-century site.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / townHofu
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Suo Kokubunji?
It is in Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Suo Kokubunji?
One of the few provincial temples where a hall still stands on the original 8th-century site. The focus is architecture, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Suo Kokubunji established?
It dates from 741.

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