Kōryō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jōdo Shinshū Ōtani-ha temple.
• Founded during the Kenpo era (1213-1218).
• Formerly a Tendai-shu temple named Takayanagi-ji.
• Has a legend of Shizuka Gozen being buried here.

What to see

• A wooden statue of Prince Shōtoku.
• The statue is a Prefectural Designated Tangible Cultural Property.
• A robe called Amaryō no Onkoromo.
• The robe is believed to be Shizuka Gozen's dance robe.

Getting there

• 70-minute walk from Koga Station East Exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.