Kyōkō-ji
| Kyōkō-ji 教興寺 | |
|---|---|
Main gate | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shingon Ritsu |
| Deity | Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya) |
| Status | Special head temple |
| Location | |
| Location | 7-12 Kyōkō-ji, Yao, Osaka Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°37′8.21″N 135°38′10.99″E / 34.6189472°N 135.6363861°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Hata no Kawakatsu and Prince Shōtoku (acc. legend) |
| Completed | 588 |
| Website | |
| http://www.hozanji.com/ (Japanese) | |
Kyōkō-ji (教興寺) is a Buddhist temple in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 588.
On May 19–20, 1562, it was the location of the Battle of Kyōkōji.
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