All religious buildings to visit in Hawaii

Step into the sacred spaces of 5 religious buildings in Hawaii. These structures offer a glimpse into the architectural and spiritual heritage of various faiths.

Are you fascinated by religious architecture and history? Here are the must-see religious buildings in Hawaii:

  1. Washington Place1

    Washington Place

     Honolulu, HI
    Washington Place is a historic palace located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. It is built in the Greek Revivalist style, which is characterized by its grandeur and elegance. The palace was constructed between 1844 and 1847 for an American merchant, John Dominis, who unfortunately got lost at sea in 1846 when the building was almost ready. The palace was later converted into a boarding house by his widow, Mary. It was named 'Washington Place' in 1848 in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
  2. Kahanu Garden2

    Kahanu Garden

     Hana, HI
    Kahanu Garden and Preserve is a botanical garden situated on the Hana Highway near Hana, Maui, Hawaii. It is part of the non-profit National Tropical Botanical Garden, which includes four other gardens. The garden, established in 1972, is nestled on Maui's northern coast, characterized by rugged black lava seascapes and surrounded by one of Hawaii's last undisturbed hala forests.
  3. Wo Hing Temple Museum3

    Wo Hing Temple Museum

     Lahaina, HI
    The Wo Hing Society Hall, located at 858 Front Street in the Lahaina Historic District in Lahaina, Hawaii, was built around 1912. It served as a social and fraternal hall for the Wo Hing Society, catering to the growing Chinese population in Lahaina, most of whom were working in the sugarcane industry.
  4. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives4

    Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

     Honolulu, HI
    In 1962, the Mission Houses and the Kawaiahaʻo Church, both constructed by the early missionaries, were recognized as a U.S. National Historic Landmark under the combined name Kawaiahao Church and Mission Houses.
  5. Waiʻoli Mission House5

    Waiʻoli Mission House

     Hanalei, HI
    The Waiʻoli Mission District is located at Hanalei Bay, along Route 560 on the north shore of the island of Kauaʻi. This site is of historical significance as it was the location of a mission. The first permanent missionaries arrived in the area in 1834, and the district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The building, known as the Wai‘oli Mission House, is now a museum open to the public.