Chōkō-ji (朝光寺 ''Chōkōji'') is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro,

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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

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was made in 1413.

Cultural properties

This temple has one

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and one Important Cultural Property designated by the Japanese government.

National Treasures

*The Main Hall

Important Cultural Property

*The Belfry

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