Shinshū Ōtani-ha Hakodate Betsuin, Buddhist temple in Hakodate, Japan
The temple features modern Japanese architecture with a main hall constructed entirely of reinforced concrete, marking a departure from traditional wooden structures.
Established in 1641, the temple underwent reconstruction in 1907 following a fire, becoming the first temple in Japan built with reinforced concrete.
The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and serves as a central gathering place for followers of the Shin Buddhism sect in Hakodate.
Located at 16-15 Motomachi in Hakodate, the temple complex includes the main hall completed in 1915 and bell tower built between 1912 and 1925.
Architect Ito Heizaemon integrated modern construction materials while preserving traditional Buddhist architectural elements in the temple's design.
Location: Hakodate
Inception: 1641
Architects: Ito Heizaemon
Architectural style: modern Japanese-style architecture
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Address: 北海道函館市元町16-15
GPS coordinates: 41.76301,140.71375
Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:09
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