Shimōsa Kokubun-ji, Ichikawa

Name: Shimōsa Kokubun-ji
Address: Ichikawa, Japan

#2 among attractions in Ichikawa

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Shimōsa Kokubun-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan, belonging to the Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect. The present temple is of uncertain foundation, but claims to be the direct descendant of the original Nara period provincial temple of former Shimōsa Province. which fell into ruins sometime in the Kamakura period. The Nara-period temple ruins were designated a National Historic Site in 1967, and the area under protection includes the site of a kiln used to produce roof tiles used by the temple. The area designated was expanded in 2002 ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°44'38"N, 139°54'59"E

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市川市 (shi chuan shi)Ichikawa Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Horinouchi Shell Mound, Soya Shell Mound, Kamei-in, Shirahata Tenjinsha.

1.1 miN
Archaeological site
Horinouchi Shell Mound, Ichikawa
30 min walk • The Horinouchi Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Horinouchi neighborhood of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin.
1.1 miE
Archaeological site
Soya Shell Mound, Ichikawa
28 min walk • The Soya Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Soya neighborhood of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1979.
0.5 miSW
Temple
Kamei-in, Ichikawa
13 min walk • Kamei-in is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture. Kamei-in is a Nichiren Buddhist temple noted for the Mama Well.
1.2 miSE
Temple
Shirahata Tenjinsha, Ichikawa
31 min walk • Shiratenen Shrine is a shrine located in Sugano, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Chiba University of Commerce, Ichikawa
15 min walk • Chiba University of Commerce is a private university in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan, established in 1950. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1928.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
Wayo Women's University, Ichikawa
18 min walk • Wayō Women's University is a private women's college in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1897, and it was chartered as a university in 1949.
1.2 miE
Universities and schools
Tokyo Management College, Ichikawa
31 min walk • Tokyo Management College is a private junior college in the city of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1992.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shimōsa Kokubun-ji?

Nearby attractions include Kamei-in, Ichikawa (13 min walk), Chiba University of Commerce, Ichikawa (15 min walk), Wayo Women's University, Ichikawa (18 min walk).

How to get to Shimōsa Kokubun-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shimōsa Kokubun-ji:

Bus

和洋女子大 • Lines: 松11 (17 min walk)
国立病院 (19 min walk)

Train

Ichikawamama (24 min walk)
Konodai (24 min walk)

Shimōsa Kokubun-ji, Ichikawa

Facts and practical information

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

Horinouchi Shell Mound, Ichikawa

Soya Shell Mound, Ichikawa

Kamei-in, Ichikawa

Shirahata Tenjinsha, Ichikawa

Chiba University of Commerce, Ichikawa

Wayo Women's University, Ichikawa

Tokyo Management College, Ichikawa

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shimōsa Kokubun-ji?

How to get to Shimōsa Kokubun-ji by public transport?