Buddhist temple
Kōken-ji
高顕寺（こうけんじ）
Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon sect, Buzan school, in Nirei, Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture, with the mountain name Myōtokusan. Its principal image is Senju Jūichimen Kannon, and it has long been closely tied to the Nirei community as a temple of prayer.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Senju Jūichimen Kannon
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened by Gyōki and is said to have been founded about 1,250 years ago. Around Kansei 4 there are said to have been many halls, including the main hall and bell tower as well as a Kannon hall, a Fudō hall and a Dainichi hall. The main hall was repaired in Keiō 2 and Meiji 39, and in Shōwa 59 it was re-roofed and renovated.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 高顕寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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