Kokubunji (Echizen City)
Kokubunji, which likely had deep ties to the Echizen Provincial Government
By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shōmu in 741, a Kokubunji temple was built in Takefu, where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Sōja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, Echizen was a large province encompassing Kaga as well. It is thought that the Kokubunji temple was also a magnificent structure occupying vast grounds. The principal image is a seated statue of Tenpai Yakushi Nyorai, attributed to the Nara-period monk Gyōki. It is a secret Buddha and cannot be viewed at any time.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-3088（Kokubunji）
- Address
- 福井県越前市京町1-6-2
- Getting There
- About a 10-minute walk from Happirain Takefu Station / 10 minutes by car from Takefu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
- Car Park
- Yes
