Chohoji Temple
In Japanese: 長保寺
A temple said to date from 1000, later the family temple of the Kishu Tokugawa lords. Its main hall, pagoda and gate are all National Treasures.
Main hall, pagoda and gate are National Treasures
Nearby
- Kuroe Lacquerware Town ≈ 25 min by car
- Yuasa Old Town ≈ 25 min by car
- Wakanoura Bay (Furo Bridge, Kankaikaku) ≈ 25 min by car
- Kimiidera Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Inamura-no-Hi Museum and Hiromura Embankment ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min by car from JR Shimotsu Sta.
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- 300 yen (primary school and younger free)
- Good to know
- 9:00–16:00; main hall interior by reservation
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info