Chōfuku-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism.
• Founded by Prince Shotoku, who enshrined Gozu Tenno.
• Restored by Hirate Masatoshi after falling into ruin.
• Served as a family temple for the Noguchi, Sugimoto, and Sugi families.

What to see

• Three unique Enku Buddhas are housed here.
• Nio-mon gate and Nio statues are cultural properties.
• Wooden standing Senju Kannon Bosatsu statue is a cultural property.
• Wooden Fudo Myoo and Bishamonten statues are cultural properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.