Byodoin平等院
A Buddhist temple located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture that was founded in 1052 when Fujiwara no Michinaga, the father of Fujiwara no Yorimichi, turned a villa he had inherited into a temple. Due to the pessimism of the time which believed the world was coming to an end, Pure Land Buddhism grew in popularity, and the temple’s hall was designed to recreate the Western Paradise, a key aspect of the faith. The luxurious hall enshrines a seated figure of Amitabha created by the Buddhist sculptor Jocho. Most of the original temple excluding the main hall, Kannon hall, and bell tower were destroyed by fire. In the Byodoin Museum Hoshokan, however, visitors can view a Chinese Phoenix depicted on the ceiling and temple bell (National Treasures) as well as 26 of the 52 floating bodhisattva figures suspended from the ceiling of the main hall.
Kyoto Ujishi Uji Renge 116
0774212861
[Garden] 8:30-17:30 (Information desk closed 17:15)
[Byodoin Museum Shoshokan] 9:00-17:00 (Information desk closed 16:45)
[inside the hall] 9:10-16 :10 (Admission fee started from 9:30, 50 people every 20 minutes thereafter)
Review of Byodoin Temple
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed:2018/11/12
Beautiful place, peaceful atmosphere.
Reviewed:2018/11/12
FOR A SHRINE THIS OLD HARD TO BELIEVE HOW BEAUTIFUL
Reviewed:2018/11/11
one of Japans most picturesque buildings..
Details
Address
Kyoto Ujishi Uji Renge 116 [map]
Phone
0774212861
- Hours
- [Garden] 8:30-17:30 (Information desk closed 17:15)
[Byodoin Museum Shoshokan] 9:00-17:00 (Information desk closed 16:45)
[inside the hall] 9:10-16 :10 (Admission fee started from 9:30, 50 people every 20 minutes thereafter) - Closed
- open everyday
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Kyoto Main Areas
Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.
