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Honganji Sakai Betsuin (Honganji Sakai Branch Temple)
〒590-0935 大阪府堺市堺区神明町東３丁１−１０
A temple of the Honganji school of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, also known as Sakai Gofu. The main hall, mountain gate, and bell tower are designated as Tangible Cultural Properties by the City of Sakai.
History
In 1470, Kashiya Kiyoshi requested that Rennyo establish a temple, and construction began in 1476. It was originally founded as Shinjōin. From 1871 to 1881, the site was used as the Sakai Prefectural Government Office. Today, the location is designated as a historic site known as the Former Sakai Prefectural Government Office.
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What visitors say
This is a temple featuring one of the largest wooden structures in Sakai. It is characterized by impressive scenery, including a grand gate, the main hall with its gilded decorations, and screen paintings. The grounds feature large ginkgo trees, cycads, statues of the Buddha, and stone monuments, creating a quiet and solemn atmosphere. The beauty of late autumn and the appearance of the street trees in the surrounding area are also frequently mentioned.
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