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Hongan-ji Kobe Betsu-in Temple

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本願寺神戸別院

This unique temple in Kobe blends Japanese and Indian architecture, offering a distinctive visual experience.

Hongan-ji Kobe Betsu-in Temple
Tomomarusan CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple.
  • Founded in 1573 by Takeda Uenosuke Nobuhisa.
  • A direct branch temple of Kyoto's Nishi Hongan-ji.
  • Also known as 'Modern Temple'.

What to see

  • Main hall with Indian architectural style.
  • Exterior inherits an Indian-style design.
  • Five spires on the building.
  • Stained glass windows.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

兵庫県神戸市中央区下山手通8-1-1 Open in Google Maps

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