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Sanshinzan Taisan-ji Main hall Information Denomination Tendai Founded 1000 Founder(s) Shōkū (性空) Address 689, Shimotsu-cho-kami, Kainan, Wakayama 649-0164 Country Japan Website http://www.chohoji.or.jp// The Sanshinzan Chōhō-ji (長保寺 ) is a temple of the Tendai sect in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Emperor Ichijō's instruction in 1000.
Chōhō-ji's Main Hall, Pagoda and Daimon are National Treasure of Japan.
Contents
Building list
- Main Hall - National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1311.
- Pagoda - National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1357.
- Daimon - National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1388.
- Chinjudo - Important Cultural Property. It was rebuilt in Kamakura period.
- Otamaya - It was rebuilt in 1666.
- Gomado
- Amidado
See also
- National Treasures of Japan
- List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)
Gallery
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Tokugawa Mitsusada's grave
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Tokugawa Yorinobu's grave
External links
Coordinates: 34°06′33″N 135°09′56″E / 34.10917°N 135.16556°E
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