Kōgon-ji, Buddhist temple in Chūō-ku, Japan.
The temple features traditional wooden structures with a main hall housing Dainichi Nyorai and includes several meditation spaces throughout the grounds.
Founded between 729 and 748 AD by priest Gyōki upon Emperor Shōmu's request, the temple gained prominence during the Nanboku-chō period as a base for the Southern Court.
The temple preserves ancient manuscripts of Engishiki, representing the oldest existing copies of Japanese laws and customs from the 10th century.
Visitors can access the temple through public transportation, with regular meditation sessions and Buddhist ceremonies taking place throughout the year.
Three emperors from the Northern Court were confined within the temple's subtemple Kanzō-in during the historical period of competing imperial courts.
Location: Chūō-ku
Address: 兵庫県神戸市中央区楠町7丁目3-2
GPS coordinates: 34.68508,135.17272
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:53
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