Koganji Temple, Kanazawa

Name: Koganji Temple
Address: Kanazawa, Japan

#34 among attractions in Kanazawa

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Koganji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Teramachi 5-chome, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The main hall and the bell tower are the core of the temple complex and occupy an important position in the temple's landscape. The name of the temple is Myoeizan. The former head temple was Daimonzan Honkokuji Temple and Yushi Hoken.

Coordinates: 36°33'12"N, 136°39'11"E

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Koganji Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kenroku-en, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Castle, Seisonkaku.

0.8 miNE
Garden embodying the Japanese style
Kenroku-en, Kanazawa
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Sleek showcase for contemporary art
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
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0.9 miNE
Historic castle with lush grounds
Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa
24 min walk • Kanazawa Castle, a historic fortress nestled in the heart of Kanazawa, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's feudal past. This grand castle, which dates back to the late 16th century, was the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan, who ruled the Kaga Domain.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Seisonkaku, Kanazawa
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0.9 miN
Shinto shrine with a big garden and pond
Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa
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0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, Kanazawa
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0.6 miNE
Sleek museum with cultural art and relics
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kanazawa
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~1380 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Myōryū-ji, Kanazawa
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0.6 miNE
Museum
National Crafts Museum, Kanazawa
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0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Muro Saisei Kinenkan Museum, Kanazawa
13 min walk • The Muro Saisei Kinenkan Museum is a museum in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The museum is about the Japanese poet Murō Saisei.
0.8 miNE
Canal
Tatsumi Canal, Kanazawa
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Koganji Temple?

Nearby attractions include Myōryū-ji, Kanazawa (7 min walk), Muro Saisei Kinenkan Museum, Kanazawa (13 min walk), Kutani Kosen Gama Kiln, Kanazawa (13 min walk), 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa (15 min walk).

How to get to Koganji Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Koganji Temple:

Bus

Sakura Bashi • Lines: Ll, Rl, 菊川ルート (5 min walk)
Shintate-machi • Lines: 菊川ルート (7 min walk)

Train

Nomachi (13 min walk)
Nishi-izumi (28 min walk)