Chōkō-ji
# Chōkō-ji

Chōkō-ji (朝光寺 Chōkōji) is a Buddhist temple, in Yashiro, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

## 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 Buddha was made in 1413.

## Cultural properties

This temple has one National Treasure and one Important Cultural Property designated by the Japanese government.

### National Treasures

* The Main Hall

### Important Cultural Property

* The Belfry
