{"id":1321,"date":"2025-08-28T15:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/takayama\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2025-08-28T15:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:08:09","slug":"discover-hida-kokubunji-takayamas-oldest-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/takayama\/discover-hida-kokubunji-takayamas-oldest-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Hida Kokubunji: Takayama’s Oldest Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hida Kokubunji Temple\u00a0(\u98db\u9a28\u56fd\u5206\u5bfa), Hida Takayama, Gifu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Japan is known for its many famous temples and shrines,\u00a0and if you’re traveling in Hida Takayama, be sure to visit one of the oldest temples in the Hida region:\u00a0Hida Kokubunji Temple<\/strong>\u00a0(\u98db\u9a28\u56fd\u5206\u5bfa).\u00a0Just a 5-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, this temple is a peaceful retreat right in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you\u2019ll notice when you step inside the grounds is the\u00a0giant ginkgo tree, believed to be more than 1,250 years old. Standing nearly 28 meters tall, it\u2019s truly impressive! In autumn, the ginkgo tree transforms into beautiful yellow foliage, and in winter, its branches stretch toward the sky, complementing the sacred temple grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hida Kokubunji Temple's Bell Tower Gate <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hida Kokubunji Temple's Three-Storied Pagoda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Inside the main hall, you\u2019ll find the Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha)<\/strong>, where visitors come to pray for good health and peace of mind. The temple grounds are also home to the only three-story pagoda in the Hida region<\/strong>, a graceful landmark that blends beautifully with the surrounding townscape. The sound of the bell tower, moss-covered stone steps, and seasonal flowers all add to the calm and gentle atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kokubunji Temple has been rebuilt several times after fires, but it continues to stand as a symbol of history and resilience. Visitors can also receive a\u00a0goshuin (temple stamp)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or buy colorful little omamori (sacred protective charms) as a keepsake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Right outside the temple,\u00a0Kokubunji-dori Street\u00a0is lined with shops and caf\u00e9s, making it easy to enjoy a stroll and quick refreshments after your visit. Plus, its central location means you can walk to other popular spots like the\u00a0Takayama Old Town\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Dekonaru Yokocho<\/a>, a lively alley filled with izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re looking for a quiet spot to pause during your Takayama trip, we highly recommend stopping by\u00a0Hida Kokubunji Temple<\/strong>. It\u2019s the perfect place to slow down, reflect, and experience a different side of Hida Takayama.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Japan is known for its many famous temples and shrines,\u00a0and if you’re traveling in Hida Takayama, be sure to visit one of the oldest temples in the Hida region:\u00a0Hida Kokubunji Temple\u00a0(\u98db\u9a28\u56fd\u5206\u5bfa).\u00a0Just a 5-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, this temple is a peaceful retreat right in the heart of the city. 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