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Higashi-Betsuin Temple

Last Update:2008/4/1

 The 16th chief priest of Higashi-Honganji Temple, Ichinyo built this temple in 1690 for the purpose of settling a dispute on the doctrine.

 Pilgrimages to this temple is quite popular amongst pious people. And just down from the front gates of the temple is Sanjo's main entertainment district (Honjikoji).

Where: Higashi-Betsuin Temple, 2-1-57 Hon-cho, Sanjo
Entrance Fee: Free
Parking: 60 vehicles
Access: Train:  5min walk from Kita-Sanjo station on the JR Shinetsu-line.
Vehicle:  10min drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame Inter-Change (Hokuriku Expressway)
map to location (in Japanese)

Inquiries: Shinshu Ootani Sect Betsuin Temple
Tel (0256) 33-0007
Fax (0256) 33-2847

Contact us
International Affairs Section Regional Management Division Sanjo City Office
Address: 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata 955-8686
Tel: +81 (0256) 34-5511 (ext.726)
Fax:  +81 (0256) 36-5111
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Sanjo City Office/955-8686 3-1 Asahicho2, Sanjo-shi, Niigata
Tel:+81 256-34-5511 (ext.314) Fax:+81 256-34-7933

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