Gazing up at the Kannon statue, have you ever wondered about its captivating past? Here at the Koganji Temple, also known as Honsenji Temple, stands the magnificent Kannon statue. This isn’t just any statue. It’s a towering, six-meter-tall, eleven-faced Kannon, a beacon of peace and hope. Koganji Temple, home to the Kannon statue, traces its roots back to 1589. It was originally built in the Shibuya Yonenchō area. Years later, in 1648, it found its current home here in Bunkyo ward, a testament to its enduring spirit. The original Kannon statue, erected during the Genroku era (1688-1704), was a breathtaking 7.8 meters tall. Sadly, this original statue, along with the temple itself, was lost in the devastating Tokyo air raids of 1945. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Kannon statue was reborn. In 1993, a new, golden Kannon statue, slightly smaller at six meters, was erected, breathing life back into the temple grounds. The Kannon statue is not alone. Nearby stands the magnificent Hourai-bai plum tree. This ancient tree, believed to be over 300 years old, miraculously survived the air raids. It was originally located on Mount Harusana and then transplanted here to stand watch over the Kannon statue. The temple grounds also host the vibrant Hozuki Ichi Market every year on July 9th and 10th. This market is no recent invention. It is a tradition dating back to the Edo period, promising four thousand and six thousand days of good fortune to those who attend. Here at Koganji Temple, before the Kannon statue, you’re not just observing history, you’re immersed in it.
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