Sainoo temple ruins
斎尾廃寺跡 | |
 Foundations of the Kondo | |
  Sainoo temple ruins  Sainoo temple ruins (Japan) | |
| Location | Kotoura, Tottori, Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | San'in region |
| Coordinates | 35°28′53.4″N 133°42′41.4″E / 35.481500°N 133.711500°E |
| Type | temple ruins |
| History | |
| Founded | 6th century AD |
| Periods | Hakuhō period |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | Yes (park, museum) |
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Sainoo temple ruins (斎尾廃寺跡, Sai-no-o Haiji ato) is an
National Historic Site in 1935 with the designation changed to that of a Special National Historic Site in 1952.[1]
Due to the good condition of the remains, it is the only nationally designated Special Historic Site in the San'in region; however, as the temple does not appear in any documented history, its actual name and history are unknown.
History
The Sainoo temple ruins occupy a rectangular enclosure measuring 160 meters east-to-west, 250 meters north-to-south. Within are foundation stones indicating that the temple had a layout patterned after
roof tiles and Buddhist images have also been found. A reproduction model of the temple and some of the excavated items are displayed at Kotoura Town Adult Learning Center "Manabi Town Tohaku" and Hakuhokan Museum near the site.[2]
The site is about ten minutes by car from
JR West San'in Main Line.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "斎尾廃寺跡" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 4311750404.(in Japanese)
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sainoo temple ruins.
- Tottori prefecture home page(in Japanese)
- Kotoura Town Tourist Association home page(in Japanese)
