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.