Kōra, Shiga

Kōra (甲良町, Kōra-chō) is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

Kōra

甲良町
Town
Saimyō-ji
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Location of Kōra in Shiga Prefecture
Kōra
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°12′N 136°16′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureShiga Prefecture
DistrictInukami
Government
  MayorToyoaki Kitagawa
Area
  Total13.66 km2 (5.27 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2016)
  Total6,932
  Density510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeZelkova serrata
  FlowerWisteria
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
City hall address353-1, Zaiji, Kōra-chō, Inukami-gun, Shiga-ken
522-0244
Websitewww.kouratown.jp

As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 6,932 and a density of 510 persons per km². The total area is 13.66 km².

Kōra is famous for Saimyō-ji Temple (西明寺). It is also known as a hometown of Amako clan, Tōdō Takatora and master carpenters who built Nikkō Tōshō-gū.

Geography

Kōra is located within the foot of Suzuka Mountains, with most of the town is located within low grounds. The Inukami River passes through this town.

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Transportation

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