![]() There are many tea houses on the approach to the temple. When you go to the temple, enjoy high quality green tea. The dragon head was the highlight of the event, and attracted no less than 8,500 people in five days. During the latest repair of the temple, they held the exhibition to show things that are usually seen on the roofs. It is a little funny, but meaningful because it is rarely seen in Japan. It may be easier to find the dragon head on the roof. When you visit the temple, try to look for them. It is fun to see the details of the temple. where the temple bell used to beĪs I was walking in the temple, I noticed the meticulous design of the eave-end roof tiles. Now the bell is preserved in Byodoin Museum Hoshokan. Interesting things in and around Byodoin Temple Seeing the building and the bridge beautifully reflected in the water, I thought Gokuraku Jodo would be just like this. The back of Phoenix Hall is as majestic as the front. The big statue of Amitabha seated in the center of the Phoenix Hall looks very peaceful and “equitable”. In the Heian Period, Byodoin Temple was regarded as Gokuraku Jodo (Pure Land of Amitabha) that appeared on earth, which means many people came here to pray for peaceful death and rebirth in Gokuraku Jodo. ![]() The word “Byodo” of “Byodoin Temple” means “equality”, but why is that? Actually that is because Amitabha (known as Amida Nyorai in Japan) has been believed to treat people “equally” and extricate everyone from difficulties. Do you like it? Phoenix Hall 2 Byodoin Temple and Gokuraku Jodo I hear some people like these vivid colors, and others don’t. The sober Phoenix Hall has turned into red, and phoenixes, gold. It has been repaired several times, and the latest repair was conducted from 2012 to 2014. The building has been designed as a World Heritage Site. The additional fee to enter Phoenix Hall is 300 yen per person. That is fantastic! It is great to see the beautiful building over the pond, and you can also go inside. Phoenix Hall was built in the Heian Period (794–1185), so I imagined that the aristocracy at the time enjoyed the same view. I really liked all of them! the wall of the museum There are many interesting things, including the old phoenixes and National Treasures of Buddhist Statues. ![]() You can enter the museum without additional fee. Original ones are now in Byodoin Museum Hoshokan for preservation. How nice it is! Phoenix Hall and the 10,000 yen noteĪctually, the pair of phoenix statues on the roof of Phoenix Hall is not what was originally made. Depicted on the 10,000 yen notes, they are floating around, carrying happiness all over Japan. Phoenixes are believed to bring happiness to people. beyond the gateĪs well as the 10 yen coins, you can find the phoenix on the 10,000 yen notes that have been issued since 2004. Soon after entering the temple, fresh green pine trees are waiting for the visitors, which made me feel relaxed, though I was excited about approaching Phoenix Hall that I see on coins almost every day. The admission fee was 600 yen for an adult. The weather was fine and I was happy! At the gate, I found Chinese characters for “Byodoin Temple”. The entire shape of the building is beautiful, isn’t it? the 10 yen coin It is very famous for its Phoenix Hall that is depicted on the obverse of the 10 yen coin. Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Temple, What Is Often Seen in Coin Pursesīyodoin Temple is located in Uji City, Kyoto.
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