Kambayashi, Soja, Okayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Explore the Bicchu Kokubun-niji Temple Ruins in Soja, Okayama, where remnants of a Nara period nunnery lie nestled in a serene Akamatsu pine forest. Just a 15-minute drive from Soja Station, discover the foundation stones of what was once a grand temple complex, featuring a South Gate, Middle Gate, Golden Hall, and Lecture Hall. While only the foundation stones remain, imagine the scale and splendor of this ancient site, comparable to temples in the capital. Combine your visit with nearby attractions like the Bicchu Kokubunji Temple and Kofun (ancient burial mounds) for a historical day trip.
Era: Nara Period; Cultural Property: Nationally Designated Historic Site