Kyōkō-ji explained

Kyōkō-ji
教興寺
Location:7-12 Kyōkō-ji, Yao, Osaka Prefecture
Coordinates:34.6189°N 135.6364°W
Religious Affiliation:Shingon Ritsu
Deity:Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya)
Country:Japan
Functional Status:Special head temple
Website:http://www.hozanji.com/ (Japanese)
Founded By:Hata no Kawakatsu and Prince Shōtoku
(acc. legend)
Year Completed:588

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.

See also