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Three National Treasure sculptures of the early Heian period - proof the capital's style reached this far north by the 800s.
About this place
Shōjō-ji (勝常寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect in Yugawa, Kawanuma District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
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Founded / opened：807 Highlights / collection：National Treasure seated Yakushi Nyorai, National Treasure Nikko and Gakko Bodhisattvas Genre：Antique art and Buddhist art, Sculpture
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