Kyōkō-ji

Kyōkō-ji (教興寺) is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 588.

Kyōkō-ji
教興寺
Main gate
Religion
AffiliationShingon Ritsu
DeityMiroku Bosatsu (Maitreya)
StatusSpecial head temple
Location
Location7-12 Kyōkō-ji, Yao, Osaka Prefecture
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°37′8.21″N 135°38′10.99″E
Architecture
FounderHata no Kawakatsu and Prince Shōtoku
(acc. legend)
Completed588
Website
http://www.hozanji.com/ (Japanese)

In May 19–20, 1562, it was the location of the Battle of Kyōkōji.

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