Chōkō-ji
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Chōkō-ji (朝光寺 Chōkōji) is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.[1]
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.
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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
References
- ^ "国指定文化財等データベース". kunishitei.bunka.go.jp. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
External links
Media related to Chōkō-ji (Kato) at Wikimedia Commons
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