Chōshō-ji Temple
長勝寺
Historic Rinzai Buddhist temple founded in 1185, known for its important cultural properties.
What it is
- Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1185 by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
- Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
- Repaired in Edo period by Tokugawa Mitsukuni.
What to see
- Bronze bell is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Bell was donated by Hojo Takatoki in 1330.
- Gate and main hall are Prefectural Cultural Properties.
- Main hall built between 1688 and 1704.
- Wooden Amida Nyorai statue attributed to Unkei.
- Treasures related to the Mito Tokugawa family.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
茨城県潮来市潮来428 Open in Google Maps
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