The ruins of a vast Kokubunniji temple built during the Nara period. The reconstructed middle gate offers a glimpse into the atmosphere of this historic site.
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Highlights
Ruins of a Kokubunniji temple built during the Nara period
Vast grounds and grand temple buildings
Reconstructed wooden middle gate
Faithful reproduction of Nara-period architecture
A historic site where you can experience history and culture
Train:
Kominato Railway Line, Kamitsugemura Station (approx. 25-minute walk)
JR East (East Japan Railway Company) Uchibō Line, Goi Station (approx. 40-minute walk) Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Access to the historical site is only possible during the museum's opening hours.
Cld.Days
Closed on Mondays and during the New Year's holiday.
Fee
Free (to access the site itself)
INFO
Admission to the Kamitsuge Kokubun Niji Temple Site Exhibition Hall is ¥200 for adults, ¥100 for high school students, and free for junior high school students and younger.
The Ruins of Kazusa Kokubunniji Temple are located in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. This site is the remains of a Kokubunniji temple built during the Nara period, following an imperial edict from Emperor Shōmu. Although once a vast temple complex, only the ruins remain today, designated as a National Historic Site. Excavations have revealed the layout and structure of the temple grounds, leading to the wooden reconstruction of the middle gate. This meticulously recreated gate faithfully represents the architectural style of the time, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the original Kokubunniji. The Kazusa Kokubunniji Temple Ruins Museum displays excavated artifacts and materials illustrating daily life and culture during that period. Visiting the Ruins of Kazusa Kokubunniji Temple sparks the imagination, inviting visitors to envision the lives and beliefs of the people who once lived there, offering a truly captivating glimpse into history. Nearby, you can also visit the Ruins of Kazusa Kokubunji (the temple for men), providing a greater understanding of the roles and relationships between these two important structures. The surrounding area also features numerous kofun (ancient burial mounds) and kiln sites, further enriching your journey back in time. The Ruins of Kazusa Kokubunniji Temple offers a peaceful and reflective setting to experience ancient history and culture; a truly invaluable historic site well worth a visit.
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