Chōhō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kainan, Japan
The temple features a main hall, the Tahōtō pagoda, and the Daimon gate, constructed between the Kamakura and Nanboku-chō periods.
Founded around the year 1000 by a disciple of Ennin at Emperor Ichijō's request, the temple was relocated during the Kamakura period.
The temple maintains 330 stone tōrō lanterns across its grounds and houses a large cemetery for the Kishū Tokugawa clan with 28 tombs.
Visitors can reach Chōhō-ji within nine minutes by car from Shimotsu Station on the JR West Kisei Main Line.
The temple received a donation of estates with 500 koku from Tokugawa Mitsusada in 1672 to ensure its maintenance.
Location: Kainan
Inception: 1000
Founders: Shōkū
Website: http://chohoji.or.jp/
GPS coordinates: 34.10917,135.16556
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:25
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