Chōshō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren sect temple, founded in 1253.
• Originated from a residence donated to Nichiren.
• Restored in 1345 by Nichiryu.
• Granted a Shuinjo by the Edo shogunate.

What to see

• The Great Mandala is the principal image.
• The Hokkedo is an Important Cultural Property.
• A monument for Keiichiro Akagi is on site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.