Chōhō-ji (Kainan)

The Keitokuzan Chōhō-ji (慶徳山 長保寺) is a temple of the Tendai sect in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It was first established under Emperor Ichijō's instruction in 1000, and has underwent several reconstructions since then.

Sanshinzan Taisan-ji
Main hall
Religion
AffiliationTendai
Location
Location689, Shimotsu-cho-kami, Kainan, Wakayama 649-0164
CountryJapan
Architecture
FounderShōkū (性空)
Date established1000
Completed1666 (Reconstruction)
Website
http://www.chohoji.or.jp//

Chōhō-ji's Main Hall, Pagoda and Daimon are National Treasure of Japan.

 

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