Buddhist templeHokkaido

Shinshū Ōtani-ha Hakodate Betsu-in Temple

真宗大谷派函館別院

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The present main hall was rebuilt in 1915 using reinforced concrete after repeated fires.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1915
Reconstruction
TaishōRecorded event
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Sources Shinshū Ōtani-ha (Higashi Honganji)

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Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall
Reinforced-concrete hall preserving a Shinran image beside the principal image.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

The denomination gives an eight-minute walk from the Jūjigai tram stop.

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The denomination’s March 2026 notice says restoration work is scheduled to continue until 2030; it does not state that the entire temple is closed.

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