Chōhō ji (Kainan)

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Affiliation Tendai Completed 1000 Phone +81 73-492-1030		Country Japan Opened 1000 AD Founder Shōkū

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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