6 Sights in Hofu, Japan (with Map and Images)
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Explore interesting sights in Hofu, Japan. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 6 sights are available in Hofu, Japan.
1. 大楽寺
Dairakuji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is located at the eastern foot of Kuwanoyama. The official name is Mt. Dairakuji. Founded in 1381 (the first year of Yongdeok). It is known for the graves of those involved in the Meiji Restoration. In addition, the bell of this temple was originally the time bell of Mitajiri Ofunagura, which was the base of the Mori Water Army, and was hung on the bell tower built on the roof of the carpenter's hut in the shipyard, and was moved to Dairakuji Temple after the Meiji Restoration with the abolition of Mifunakura. It is a designated tangible cultural property of Hofu City. There are two graves in the temple, the Dairakuji North Cemetery and the Dairakuji South Cemetery across the main hall.
2. 毛利博物館
Mōri Museum opened in Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in 1966. It occupies part of the Former Mōri Clan Main Residence, dating from the Meiji and Taishō periods, of which twelve component structures have been jointly designated an Important Cultural Property and the gardens a Place of Scenic Beauty. The collection of some twenty thousand objects includes four National Treasures, nine Important Cultural Properties, and nine Prefectural Cultural Properties.
3. 周防国分寺
Suō Kokubun-ji (周防国分寺) is a Shingon-sect Buddhist temple in the Kokubunji neighborhood of the city of Hōfu, Yamaguchi, Japan. It is one of the few surviving provincial temples established by Emperor Shōmu during the Nara period. Due to this connection, the foundation stones of the Nara period temple overlapping the present day complex were designated as a National Historic Site in 1957.
4. 玉祖神社
Tamanooya Jinja (玉祖神社) is a Shinto shrine in the Ōsaki neighborhood of the city of Hōfu in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Suō Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on the Saturday & Sunday nearest September 25.
5. 防府市公会堂
Hofu City Public Hall is a concert hall located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is owned by Hofu City and managed and operated by the Hofu City Cultural Promotion Foundation, which is an external organization of the city.
6. 桑山
Kuwayama is a 107.4-meter-high mountain located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and from the top of the mountain, you can see everything from the townscape of Hofu to the factory area on the port side.
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