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Byōdō-in (Uji)
CultureVisit: ~75 min
Buddhist temple in Uji, south of Kyoto, famous for its Phoenix Hall (Hōōdō), completed in 1053 and reflected in a pond. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its image appears on the Japanese 10-yen coin. It is one of the masterpieces of Heian-period architecture.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Byōdō-in (Uji): 2 missions
- Photograph the Phoenix Hall reflected in the pondStand in front of the pond and photograph the pavilion with its reflection in the water.
- Compare the pavilion with the 10-yen coinTake out a 10-yen coin and compare it with the real pavilion.
Near Byōdō-in (Uji)
Fushimi Inari-taisha9.2 km awayTōfuku-ji10.2 km awaySanjūsangen-dō11.4 km awayTō-ji11.5 km awayKyoto Station11.6 km awayKyoto National Museum11.6 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Byōdō-in (Uji)?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Byōdō-in (Uji)?
Photograph the Phoenix Hall reflected in the pond and Compare the pavilion with the 10-yen coin.
What is there to see near Byōdō-in (Uji)?
Fushimi Inari-taisha (9.2 km), Tōfuku-ji (10.2 km) and Sanjūsangen-dō (11.4 km).
Source: OpenStreetMap