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Hokkaidō Temple

Honganji otaru betsu-in Temple

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本願寺小樽別院

A historic Jodo Shinshu temple in Otaru, significant for its role in Hokkaido's religious history.

Honganji otaru betsu-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Jodo Shinshu temple.
  • Propagation was forbidden in Ezochi until 1857.
  • Ganjoji was built in 1858, becoming this temple.
  • Officially named Honganji Otaru Betsuin in 1877.

What to see

  • The current main hall, completed in 1912.
  • A meeting hall and an ossuary.
  • A bell tower.
  • A statue of Shinran.
  • Three preaching places.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

北海道小樽市若松1丁目4番17号 Open in Google Maps

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