Kōgan-ji

Kōgan-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Tokyo's Sugamo neighborhood that houses a revered Enmei Jizo Bosatsu statue as its principal image. The temple complex contains several structures where visitors can observe and participate in traditional religious practices throughout the year.

The temple was founded in 1596 and gradually moved through different locations across Tokyo over centuries. It settled in its present Sugamo location in 1891, where it has remained since.

This place is the spiritual heart of Sugamo's neighborhood culture. Locals and visitors gather here to participate in age-old healing practices that shape daily life in the area.

The temple sits near Sugamo Station on the JR Yamanote Line and features wheelchair-accessible entrances with ramps and adapted facilities throughout. Comfortable footwear is advisable since the grounds contain several levels and stepped areas.

Visitors apply paper talismans directly to their skin and pour water over specific statues as part of healing rituals. These hands-on practices create a tactile dimension to worship that sets this place apart from many other temples.

Location: Sugamo

Location: Toshima-ku

Location: Tokyo

Inception: 1596

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: 東京都豊島区巣鴨3-35-2

GPS coordinates: 35.73570,139.73565

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:06