Kai Kokubunji Temple Ruins (甲斐国分寺跡)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Located in Ichinomiya-cho, Fuefuki City, the Kai Kokubunji Temple Ruins (甲斐国分寺跡) mark the site of one of the provincial temples built in each province during the Nara period, and it is designated a National Historic Site. Large foundation stones remain where the main hall and pagoda once stood, and their arrangement lets you imagine the scale of the buildings of that time. Because it is a wide grassy field, children enjoy simply hopping from one foundation stone to the next. There are no grand buildings here, but knowing that a great temple once stood on this spot changes the way the scenery looks. Combined with the Jomon exhibits seen in the morning, it gives a sense of the layers of time that have piled up in this basin.

Tips

Visiting is free. There is almost no shade, so a hat and drinks are essential. The ground is grassy, so wear comfortable walking shoes. The visit does not take long, so on hot days it is more comfortable to keep it short and move on to lunch.

Best time to visit

About 40 minutes. On days with harsh sunshine it is wise to keep the visit brief.

Access & map

〒405-0074 山梨県笛吹市一宮町国分４２７−１