Ōyama temple ruins, Inuyama

Name: Ōyama temple ruins
Address: Inuyama, Japan

#3 among attractions in Inuyama

Archaeological site, Buddhist architecture

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The Ōyama temple ruins is an archaeological site with the ruins of a Buddhist temple which existed from the Nara through Heian period, located in what is now the city of Komaki, Aichi, Japan. No remnant of the temple now exists except for some foundation stones, but the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site in 1929, with the area under protection expanded in 1980. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°19'23"N, 137°0'20"E

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Ōyama temple ruins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meiji-mura, Inuyama Castle, Menard Art Museum, Lake Iruka.

1.5 miNW
Historically significant buildings
Meiji-mura, Inuyama
39 min walk • Nestled in the verdant outskirts of Inuyama, Japan, stands Meiji-mura, an open-air museum that offers a unique window into Japan's dynamic Meiji period. Established in 1965, this museum is not only a celebration of architecture but also a testament to a transformative...
5.9 miNW
Elegant 16th-century riverside castle
Inuyama Castle, Inuyama
150 min walk • Inuyama Castle, a historic fortress perched on a hill overlooking the Kiso River, is a cultural treasure in the city of Inuyama, Japan. This castle, one of the oldest surviving castles in the country, dates back to the 16th century and is renowned for its architectural...
5.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Menard Art Museum, Nagoya
137 min walk • The Menard Art Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Nagoya, Japan, stands as a beacon of culture and refinement. This exquisite museum offers an intimate look at a diverse collection of artworks that span both Eastern and Western traditions, providing visitors with a...
1.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Iruka
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Japan, Lake Iruka serves as a serene escape from the bustle of city life. This picturesque body of water is a natural haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike. The lake is a popular destination for those seeking tranquility and the...
4.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue
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5.6 miNW
Archaeological site
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5.7 miNW
Museum
Jo-an, Inuyama
146 min walk • Jo-an is a seventeenth-century Japanese teahouse located in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. Jo-an is said to be one of the three finest teahouses in Japan and has been in its current location in Inuyama since 1972. Jo-an was designated a National Treasure in 1951.
5.9 miNW
Bridge
Inuyama Bridge, Inuyama
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5.7 miW
Park, Mountain
Mount Komaki, Nagoya
145 min walk • Mount Komaki is an 86 m-high mountain located in the city of Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. At one point, the mountain was topped with the original Komakiyama Castle, built by Oda Nobunaga.
5.2 miSE
Archaeological site
Shidami Kofun group, Nagoya
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4.3 miSW
Museum
Insulator Museum, Fusō
110 min walk • The Insulator Museum of the firm NGK Insulators, located in Japan, is the only ceramics museum of porcelain insulators in the world.

Ōyama temple ruins, Inuyama

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Ōyama temple ruins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)