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Chōhō-ji

Sanshinzan Taisan-ji
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Main hall
Basic information
Location 689, Shimotsu-cho-kami, Kainan, Wakayama 649-0164
Affiliation Tendai
Country Japan
Website http://www.chohoji.or.jp//
Architectural description
Founder Shōkū (性空)
Completed 1000

The Sanshinzan Chōhō-ji (長保寺?) is a temple of the Tendai sect in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Emperor Ichijō's instruction in 1000.

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

Pagoda

Tokugawa Mitsusada's grave

Tokugawa Yorinobu's grave

Coordinates: 34°06′33″N 135°09′56″E / 34.10917°N 135.16556°E / 34.10917; 135.16556



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