Bicchu Kokubun-ji Temple is a Shingon Omuro-ha Buddhist temple located in Soja City, Okayama Prefecture. It is a Kokubun-ji temple built in various locations throughout Japan by order of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). We only offer Goshuin (temple seals). The Bicchu Kokubun-ji ruins are one of the official temples built by Emperor Shomu in 741 (Tenpyo 13) with the aim of protecting the people and the country from natural disasters and famine by the power of Buddhism (Chingo Kokka - protection of the nation). The original temple grounds are estimated to have been 160 meters east-west and 178 meters north-south, but the locations of buildings other than the south gate and the middle gate are unclear due to the current Bicchu Kokubun-ji Temple, which was restored in the Edo period. However, many foundation stones from the time of its founding remain, allowing us to imagine the past. Designated as a National Historic Site.