Bitchu Kokubunji

Bitchu Kokubunji Temple (備中国分寺, Bitchū Kokubunji) was founded in 741. Destroyed by fire in the 14th century civil war the existing temple has been rebuilt in the Edo period and its five story pagoda at a height of 34.32m is said to be the last one built in Japan in 1884.

Overview

Address

1046 Kanbayashi, Soja, Okayama 719-1123 (Directions)

Hours

07:00 - 17:00 Closed Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 07:00 - 17:00
  • Friday 07:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday 07:00 - 17:00
  • Holidays 07:00 - 17:00

Phone Number

0866-92-0037

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