国分寺
Kokubun-ji
Provincial temples established in the 8th century
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Kokubun-ji (国分寺) were official provincial temples established throughout Japan by Emperor Shōmu in 741 to promote peace and protection through Buddhism. Each of Shikoku's four former provinces has its own Kokubun-ji among the 88 temples (temples 15, 29, 59, and 80).
- In English
- Provincial temple
- Other spellings
- kokubunji
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