Kōgan-ji Temple

What it is

• A Rinzai sect temple.
• Founded in 1571 by Jūshū Sōtetsu Daizenji.
• Named using characters from Akiiwa Eko Osho's name.

What to see

• Many Buddhist statues and cultural properties.
• A cast iron Senju Kannon Bosatsu standing statue.
• A colored silk Monju Bosatsu statue.
• A shrine for a child killed in Shofukuji's burning.

When to go

• During Obon for the annual Mantoue event.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.