Gakkōin Ato
Gakkōin Ato is an archaeological site in Dazaifu, Fukuoka. Gakkōin Ato is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Kaidan-in, as well as near the museum Dazaifu Exhibition Hall.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kaidan-in and Dazaifu Exhibition Hall.
Kaidan-in
Buddhist temple
Photo: STA3816, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Ganjin in 761. Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period. Kaidan-in is situated 210 metres east of Gakkōin Ato.
Dazaifu Exhibition Hall
Museum
Photo: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dazaifu Exhibition Hall is a museum, which is situated 290 metres southwest of Gakkōin Ato.
Kanzeonji Temple
Buddhist temple
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu. Its bell, one of the oldest in the country, has been designated a National Treasure, and in 1996 the Ministry of the Environment designated its sound as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Kanzeonji Temple is situated 300 metres east of Gakkōin Ato.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chikushino and Umi.
Chikushino
Photo: Muyo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Chikushino is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 29 February 2024, the city had an estimated population of 106,513 in 48029 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 87.73 km2.
Umi
Town
Photo: Si-take., CC BY-SA 3.0.
Umi is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2024, the town had an estimated population of 36,907 in 16691 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km². The total area of the town is 30.21 km2… Umi is situated 6 km north of Gakkōin Ato.
Sue
Town
Photo: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sue is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.As of 29 February 2024, the town had an estimated population of 29,248 in 12810 households, and a population density of 1800 persons per km². The total area of the town is 16.31 km2… Sue is situated 8 km north of Gakkōin Ato.
Gakkōin Ato
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Gakkoin Ato”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
33.51529° or 33° 30′ 55″ northLongitude
130.5186° or 130° 31′ 7″ eastElevation
40 metres (131 feet)Open location code
8Q5GGG89+4CGeoNames ID
10257663
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In Other Languages
“Gakkōin Ato” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “学校院跡”
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