Byodo-in Temple (平等院)

Photo of Byodo-in Temple

Basic Information

Address:京都府宇治市宇治蓮華116Phone:0774-21-2861Hours:8:30~17:30 (17:15 受付終了)Fee:600円Access:Website:

Description

Originally the villa of Minamoto no Toru, it later became Fujiwara no Michinaga's retreat before his son Fujiwara no Yorimichi converted it into a temple.
The Phoenix Hall was built in 1053.
It is currently jointly managed by a Tendai and a Jodo sect temple.
There are several parking lots in the area, but be warned — some of them are coin-operated lots that charge surprisingly high rates. Check before you park.

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