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Chōkō-ji (朝光寺 Chōkōji) is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
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- History
- Object of worship
- Cultural properties
- National Treasures
- Important Cultural Property
- References
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.
Object of worship
Cultural properties
This temple has one National Treasure and one Important Cultural Property designated by the Japanese government.
National Treasures
Important Cultural Property
References
Chōkō-ji Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA