Chōkō-ji is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo

Yashiro, Hyogo

was a town located in Katō District, Hyōgo, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 21,409 and a density of 244.95 persons per km²...

, Japan.

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

Buddha

In Buddhism, buddhahood is the state of perfect enlightenment attained by a buddha .In Buddhism, the term buddha usually refers to one who has become enlightened...

 was made in 1413.

Object of worship

• Juchimen-Kannon

Cultural properties

This temple has one National Treasure

National treasures of Japan

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 and one Important Cultural Property

Important Cultural Properties of Japan

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designated by the Japanese government.

External links

• Official Site of Yashiro Tourist Bureau

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