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Wakayama Temple

Hongan-ji Hidaka Betsu-in Temple

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A historic branch temple of Nishi Hongan-ji, known for its ancient ginkgo tree.

Hongan-ji Hidaka Betsu-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple.
  • Alternative name is Hidaka Gobo.
  • A branch temple of Nishi Hongan-ji in Kyoto.
  • Received its current name in 1877.

What to see

  • Current main hall rebuilt in 1825.
  • Temple buildings are city tangible cultural properties.
  • Ginkgo tree is a prefectural natural monument.
  • Ginkgo tree is estimated to be 400 years old.

Getting there

  • 7-minute walk from Nishi-Gobo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県御坊市御坊100 Open in Google Maps

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