Chōkō-ji (朝光寺 Chōkōji) is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.[1]
History edit
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.
Cultural properties edit
This temple has one National Treasure and one Important Cultural Property designated by the Japanese government.
National Treasures edit
- The Main Hall
Important Cultural Property edit
- The Belfry
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "国指定文化財等データベース". kunishitei.bunka.go.jp. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
External links edit
Media related to Chōkō-ji (Kato) at Wikimedia Commons