Kōgan-ji Temple
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Summary
Kōgan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Religion or worldview: Sōtō[3]
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Sugamo[4]
- Country: Japan[5]
- Postal code: 170-0002[6]
- Commons category: Kōgan-ji (Toshima, Tokyo)[7]
- Inception: 1596[8]
- Location of formation: Yushima[9]
- Dedicated to: Kṣitigarbha[10]
- Heritage designation: Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan[11]
- Official name: 萬頂山[12]
- Native label: 高岩寺[13]
- Street address: 東京都豊島区巣鴨3-35-2[14]
Why It Matters
Kōgan-ji Temple is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]