Chohoji Temple

Temple
This temple in Shimotsu-cho, Kainan City was built in the year 1000 on the order of Emperor Ichijo. The temple grounds cover about 33,000 square meters and include the mausoleum for generations of the Kishu Tokugawa family, the largest feudal lord graveyard in Japan. It is also the only temple other than Horyuji Temple that has a main temple building, a tahoto (two-stories) pagoda, and a large front gate that are designated as National Treasures.

Spot details

Address
Wakayama Kainan-shi Shimotsucho Kami 689 map map Map
Phone
0734921030
Hours
9:00-16:00
Closed
Principle open everyday
Fees
[Admission fee to worship]300yen
※Elementary school age students and underFree
Parking Lot
Available(About15spaces)
※Free
Credit Card
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

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  • なかなか良かったです
    4.0 Reviewed : 2019.06.05
    何も期待せず、訪れましたが、良かったです。昨年の台風の影響で一部の施設が見学出来ませんでしたが、それでも眺め良し。
  • 閉鎖中の紀州徳川家墓所
    4.0 Reviewed : 2019.03.10
    紀州徳川家の墓所という事で参拝にしに来たのですが、昨年の台風で被害を受けたようで、お堂が修理中であったほか、紀州徳川家墓所への道は閉鎖されていました。
  • 多宝塔を見たくて
    4.0 Reviewed : 2018.01.27
    福岡から関西空港経由で、奈良・吉野と熊野古道を周る一人旅の最後の訪問地でした。帰路は那智から紀伊半島を海沿いに進み、途中...

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