Byodo-in Temple

The Ho-o-do hall depicted on the 10-yen coin is famous

In 1052, the villa of the powerful Fujiwara no Michinaga was converted into a temple by his son and chief adviser to the Emperor, Fujiwara no Yorimichi. There are many highlights, including the Ho-o-do hall depicted on the 10-yen coin and a museum housing many national treasures. The Ho-o-do hall features symmetrical wing corridors inspired by the Pure Land of Amitabha.

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  The principal image, the seated statue of Amida Nyorai, is enshrined within the Ho-o-do hall. Made by Jocho, a noted Buddhist sculptor.

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  In the museum Hoshokan, valuable cultural properties such as the wooden statue of Unchu Kuyo Bosatsu are stored and open to the public.

• Check it Out！

  Tickets for the inside of the Ho-o-do Hall are sold at the reception on the grounds (reception 9:00~16:10 * first come, first served basis). You can see it every 20 minutes from 9:30.

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