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
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Museum, Art museum
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1.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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5.7 miNW
Museum
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Bridge
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5.7 miW
Park, Mountain
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Archaeological site
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Museum
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