Kōra, Shiga
| Kōra 甲良町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Kōra in Shiga Prefecture | |
  Kōra Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°12′N 136°16′E / 35.200°N 136.267°ECoordinates: 35°12′N 136°16′E / 35.200°N 136.267°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Shiga Prefecture |
| District | Inukami |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Toyoaki Kitagawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.66 km2 (5.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 8,024 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Symbols | |
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata |
| - Flower | Wisteria |
| Address |
353-1, Zaiji, Kōra-chō, Inukami-gun, Shiga-ken 522-0244 |
| Phone number | 0749-38-3311 |
| Website | Town of Kōra |
Kōra (甲良町 Kōra-chō) is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,024 and a density of 587.41 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.
External links
Media related to Kōra, Shiga at Wikimedia Commons
- Kōra official Website (Japanese)