- Chōkō-ji
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The Main Hall, A National Treasure
Chōkō-ji (朝光寺 Chōkōji) is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo, Japan.
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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.
Object of worship
The Belfry, an Important Cultural Property- Juchimen-Kannon
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
External links
Media related to Chōkō-ji at Wikimedia Commons- Official Site of Yashiro Tourist Bureau
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Buddhist temples in Japan Japanese Buddhist architecture Architectonic elements Mon (gates) Buildings Chinjusha · chōzuya/temizuya · -dō · main hall (kon-dō, hon-dō, butsuden) · kuri · kyōzō or kyō-dō · shoinTō or Buttō (pagodas) Styles Others A-un · kenSchools and objects of worship Major schools Zen schools Nanto rokushū Objects of worship Amida Nyōrai · Benzaiten · Dainichi Nyorai · Jizō · Kannon · Marishi-ten · Shaka Nyorai · Shitennō (Four Kings) · Twelve Heavenly Generals (Jūni Shinshō) · Yakushi NyoraiOther elements Implements kei (ritual gong) · mokugyōOthers bussokuseki · butsudan · Glossary of Japanese Buddhism · Japanese Buddhist pantheon · jingū-ji · miyadera · saisenbakoCategories:- Buddhist temples in Hyōgo Prefecture
- Visitor attractions in Hyōgo Prefecture
- National Treasures of Japan
- Important Cultural Properties of Japan
- 651 establishments
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