Shinshū Ōtani-ha Hakodate Betsu-in Temple
真宗大谷派函館別院
Japan's oldest concrete temple, this historic site offers unique architecture and cultural significance.
What it is
- A temple of the Shinshu Otani sect.
- Founded as an Amida-do in 1641.
- Became a branch temple of Hongan-ji in 1876.
- Designated a traditional building by Hakodate City in 1989.
What to see
- The main hall, completed in 1915.
- Japan's oldest reinforced concrete temple building.
- Main hall, main gate, and bell tower are Important Cultural Properties.
- The main hall has a building area of 1,115.11 square meters.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
北海道函館市元町16-15 Open in Google Maps
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