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Chōhō ji (Kainan)

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Affiliation
  
Tendai

Completed
  
1000

Phone
  
+81 73-492-1030

Country
  
Japan

Opened
  
1000 AD

Founder
  
Shōkū

Chōhō-ji (Kainan)

Location
  
689, Shimotsu-cho-kami, Kainan, Wakayama 649-0164

Website
  
http://www.chohoji.or.jp//

Address
  
689 Shimotsuchokami, Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture 649-0164, Japan

Burials
  
Tokugawa Mitsusada, Tokugawa Harutomi

Similar
  
Fujishiro Shrine, Shimotsu Station, Tahōtō, Kokawa‑dera, Negoro‑ji

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.

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

    • References

    Chōhō-ji (Kainan) Wikipedia
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