Kōgan-ji

高岩寺

temple in Tokyo

#50 in Tokyo / #591 in Japan

by KENPEI

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Kōgan-ji is a well-known Buddhist temple located in the Sugamo district of Tokyo, Japan. It is famous for its statue of Togenuki Jizo, which is believed to have healing properties. Devotees often come to the temple to pour water over the statue and pray for good health and recovery from ailments. The temple is also part of the "Granny's Harajuku" area, a nickname for Sugamo due to its popularity among elderly visitors.

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