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Byodo-in Phoenix Hall
宇治市宇治蓮華１１６
A standalone temple located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, enshrining Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha) as its principal image. It is renowned for the Phoenix Hall, a National Treasure, and as a component of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Cultural Properties of Ancient Kyoto'.
History
Founded when Fujiwara no Yorimichi converted his private villa, the Uji Palace, into a temple in response to the arrival of the Mappo (Age of Dharma Decline). Fujiwara no Yorimichi is credited as the founder, and the monk Myozon as the first abbot. It was established as a branch temple of Onjo-ji. The main hall (Kondo) was originally the sleeping quarters of the Uji Palace, which were renovated into a Buddhist hall.
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What visitors say
Visitors can appreciate the architectural beauty of the building, particularly the reflection of the Phoenix Hall in the pond and the phoenix statues atop the roof. The temple grounds are well-maintained, offering a serene atmosphere for worship. While viewing the interior of the Phoenix Hall may require a separate fee and involve waiting times, the exterior alone offers significant points of interest.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:30 – 16:10
- Tuesday: 9:30 – 16:10
- Wednesday: 9:30 – 16:10
- Thursday: 9:30 – 16:10
- Friday: 9:30 – 16:10
- Saturday: 9:30 – 16:10
- Sunday: 9:30 – 16:10
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