Honganji hakodate betsu-in Temple
本願寺函館別院
A historic Jodo Shinshu temple in Hakodate featuring a modern main hall and a cultural center for visitors to explore.
What it is
- A branch temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha sect commonly known as Nishi Betsu-in.
- Established in 1857 as Ganjoji Kyubakusho and officially renamed in 1877.
- The current main hall was reconstructed in 2013 after multiple fires throughout history.
- The site includes a charnel house, a cultural center, and an affiliated kindergarten.
What to see
- The modern main hall completed in 2013 following historical fire damage.
- A cultural center and charnel house located within the temple grounds.
- A branch office situated in Funami-cho near the base of Hakodate Mountain.
- The temple bell which is used for traditional year-end ceremonies.
When to go
- Visitors can participate in ringing the temple bell on New Year's Eve.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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