Shimotsuke Kokubun Niji Ruins
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Ruins of the 741 Shimotsuke nunnery — the largest such site in eastern Japan, preserved as a National Historic Site
The Kokubun Niji ruins in Shimono City are remains of a nunnery built under Emperor Shomu's Nara-period edict.
Built in 741 as a pair with the Kokubunji, following the edict for provincial temple construction.
Excavations confirmed remains of the golden hall, lecture hall, middle gate, and corridors.
Designated a national historic site with the Kokubunji ruins, conveying ancient Shimotsuke Buddhis…
In 741, Shimotsuke Kokubun Niji was built following Emperor Shomu's edict for provincial temple construction.
Built as a paired nunnery to the Kokubunji under the name Hokke Metsuzai no Tera.
Backed by Shimotsuke's national power, it was one of the largest-scale nunneries in eastern Japan.
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