Byodo-in is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture. It is often labeled as one of the most beautiful buildings in Japan and is categorized as a Japanese National Treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Byodo-in Temple is a striking representation of Buddhist Pure Land or Jodo architecture. The large, beautiful, and outstanding Phoenix Hall is one of the only remnants of architecture from the Heian Period, which lasted from 794 to 1185. Inside the hall is the famous statue of Amida Buddha and 52 bosatsu attributed to the priest-sculptor Jōchō.
Unesco: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
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Date: Oct 22
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