Chōkō-ji
The Main Hall, A National Treasure
Chōkō-ji (朝光寺 Chōkōji) is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
History[]
According to the official record of the temple, this temple was originally constructed on the Mount Gongen in the 7th century, by Hodo-Shonin. In 1185, the temple moved to today's place. On the sutra of this temple, it is written that the Buddhist altar and the main sculpture of the Buddha was made in 1413.
The Belfry, an Important Cultural Property
Cultural properties[]
This temple has one National Treasure and one Important Cultural Property designated by the Japanese government.
National Treasures[]
- The Main Hall
Important Cultural Property[]
- The Belfry
See also[]
- List of National Treasures of Japan (Temples)
References[]
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External links[]
Media related to Chōkō-ji (Kato) at Wikimedia Commons
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- Buddhist temples in Hyōgo Prefecture
- National Treasures of Japan
- Important Cultural Properties of Japan
- Kōyasan Shingon temples
- 7th-century establishments in Japan
- 7th-century Buddhist temples
- Religious buildings and structures completed in 651