Chōfuku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Zentsu-ji sect temple.
• Founded by Kūkai in 824.
• The 4th temple of the Sanuki 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
• Principal image is Senju Kannon Bosatsu.

What to see

• Bell tower gate built in the early Edo period.
• Main hall completed in 1904.
• Yakushi-do hall completed in 1978.
• Wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai is an Important Cultural Property.
• Painting of Monk Hachiman is a city Tangible Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.