Chōkō-ji, National Treasure Buddhist temple in Yashiro, Japan
The Main Hall of Chōkō-ji stands as a prime example of Japanese temple architecture, featuring traditional wooden construction and intricate design elements.
Originally built on Mount Gongen in the 7th century by Hodo-Shonin, the temple moved to its current location in 1185 during a period of religious expansion.
The temple belongs to the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, maintaining centuries-old practices of meditation and spiritual development.
Visitors can access the temple grounds for an admission fee of 70,000 yen for half-day visits or 120,000 yen for full-day experiences.
The temple holds the Ankoku-ji tea caddy, a vessel with black amber glaze that a samurai once chose over the gift of an entire province.
Location: Kato
Inception: 651
Founders: Hōdō
GPS coordinates: 34.93247,135.04387
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:35
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