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| Hawaii Area |
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| 7. HAMAKUA Jodo Mission |
The Oldest Japanese Buddhist Temple In Hawaii Standing On The Hill With A View Of The Pacific |
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| Address |
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Honokaa Point, Hawaii 96727 U.S.A. |
| Mail to |
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P.O.Box 7 Honokaa, Hawaii 96727 U.S.A. |
| Telephone |
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(1)808-775-0965 |
| Japanese HP |
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http://jodo.jp/51-008/ |
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| Main Events |
- O-bon service and Bon-dancing on the 2nd Saturday of August
- Higan-e, Hanamatsuri and some other services
- Joya-e service to strike the watchnight bell and welcome the New Year
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| History |
| Built at present location as the first Japanese Buddhist temple all over Hawaii islands in 1896. Enshrined "DaiNihon-Denrai-Amidanyorai" which was delivered by the founder Rev.Gakuo Okabe from Japan. Built Konpondo in 1916. |
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| Access |
| 55 minutes by car from Hilo International Airport |
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| Getting Around |
| Waipio Valley is 10 minutes by car. Waimea famous for Parker's which was said the biggest private ranch in the world is 15 minutes by car. |
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