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Kōzō-ji

#317 among destinations in Japan

Temple

Kōzō-ji

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Kōzō-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: 高蔵寺 Completed: 819 (1206 years ago)Coordinates: 38°0'1"N, 140°43'5"E

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Kōzō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shiroishi Castle, Kakuda, Yanase-ura Site, Sendai University.

5.5 miW
Historical place, Museum, Forts and castles
Shiroishi Castle, Shiroishi
141 min walk • Shiroishi Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle in what is now the city of Shiroishi, Miyagi. During the Edo period, it was the castle of the Katakura clan, who were hereditary retainers of the Date clan of Sendai Domain.
3.8 miSE
City
Kakuda
97 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Kakuda is the Kakuda Castle, a historic fortress that dates back to the Edo period. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, admire the traditional architecture, and learn about the city's rich samurai history.
2.1 miE
Archaeological site
Yanase-ura Site
53 min walk • Yanase-ura site is an archaeological site with the ruins of a Jōmon period settlement located in what is now the city of Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
4.6 miNE
Universities and schools
Sendai University, Shibata
117 min walk • Sendai University is a private university in Shibata, Miyagi, Japan, established in 1967. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1879. It is the only university specializing in physical education in northern Japan.
3.4 miN
Town
Ōgawara
88 min walk • Ōgawara is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 23,618, and a population density of 950persons per km² in 9,925 households. The total area of the town is 24.99 square kilometres.