Choko-ji

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Choko-ji
The Main Hall, A National Treasure
The Main Hall, A National Treasure
The Belfry, An Important Cultural Property
The Belfry, An Important Cultural Property

Choko-ji (朝光寺 Chokoji) is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo, Japan.

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[edit] 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 alter and the main sculpture of the Buddha was made in 1413.

[edit] Object of Worship

  • Juchimen-Kannon

[edit] Cultural Properties

This temple has one national treasure and one important cultural property selected by Japanese government.

National Treasure

  • The Main Hall

Important Cultural Property

  • The Belfry

[edit] Access

[edit] References

[1]Official Home Page of Yashiro Tourist Bureau

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