Shinshū Ōtani-ha Hakodate Betsu-in Temple: Day Trip from Sapporo (154 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinshū Ōtani-ha Hakodate Betsu-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hakodate, Hokkaido, about 154 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sapporo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 真宗大谷派函館別院 |
| Location | Hakodate, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hakodate Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 154 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 390 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 681 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1641 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 41.76301, 140.71375 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hakodate Station, about 1.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (真宗大谷派函館別院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hakodate City Museum of Literature – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kitajima Saburo Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hokkaido Sakamoto Ryoma Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hakodate Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Motomachi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.