San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin (Obon pilgrimage site)

San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple historically central to the Japanese American Buddhist community in the South Bay. The temple hosts an annual Obon festival and memorial services that attract participants from across the region, serving as a regional focal point for religious visits and community remembrance. The Betsuin continues to function as an active place of worship and cultural pilgrimage in San Jose.