Tokushō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Seizan Jōdo-shū temple in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture.
• Founded in 759, with the mountain name Hibarisan.
• Also known as Chūjō-hime-dera.
• Principal image is Amitābha Tathāgata.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in April 1752.
• Kaisan-dō enshrines Chūjō-hime and the Itō Harutoki couple.
• A Jōdo Mandala, a nationally important art object.
• A Hōkyōintō, an Arida City Tangible Cultural Property.

When to go

• May 14 for the Chūjō-hime Eshiki festival.
• The Raigō Eshiki is an Intangible Cultural Property event.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.