Kōra, Shiga

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 / 35.200°N 136.267°E / 35.200; 136.267Coordinates: 35°12′N 136°16′E / 35.200°N 136.267°E / 35.200; 136.267
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Shiga Prefecture
District Inukami
Government
 • Mayor Toyoaki Kitagawa
Area
 • Total 13.66 km2 (5.27 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2016)
 • Total 6,932
 • Density 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Zelkova serrata
 • Flower Wisteria
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
City hall address 353-1, Zaiji, Kōra-chō, Inukami-gun, Shiga-ken
522-0244
Website www.kouratown.jp

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

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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