Choanji Temple

3.5

This temple is located in Choanji, Hikoroichi-cho, Ofunato City. It is said that it was founded about 900 years ago by Jiromaru Tamemasa, the fourth-generation great-grandson of Kon no Tametoki, head of Kesen County. The temple was destroyed by fire once and rebuilt at the end of the 18th century. The temple gate was condemned by the Date clan for using zelkova, which was forbidden at that time, and because it permitted on the condition that construction was canceled, it is a special gate without doors or fences.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Ofunato-shi Hikoroichicho Choanji 57 Map
Area: Sanriku Coast Area
Phone: 0192263391
Parking Lot: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A temple of Kesen carpentry ...

Reviewed : 2018.05.21

Choan-ji Temple is believed to have been built around 900 years ago. Its a great example of Kesen Carpentry. It burnt down in 1556. The front gate was rebuilt in 1798 and stands 17.5 metres high. A...
立派なお寺

Reviewed : 2019.07.05

大船渡市にある真宗大谷派の寺院です。大きな山門と立派な本堂が印象的でした。樹齢420年のイチョウの木も見応えがあります。
日頃市

Reviewed : 2019.07.03

大船渡の日頃市にある浄土真宗大谷派のお寺です。大きな二重の山門が印象的です。広い境内には池もあります。