Byōdō-in
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Byōdō-in is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū and Tendai-shū sects.
Phoenix Hall, a National Treasure
Jōdo-shiki garden with Phoenix Hall and Aji-ike Pond
Amitābha in Byōdō-in created by Jōchō. 1053.
The head of the Jōchō statue of Amitābha is visible in this photo of the Phoenix Hall.
Uji
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Uji is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Byōdō-in
…Byōdō-in (平等院, "Temple of Equality") is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) and Tendai-shū (Heavenly Level) sects…
Byōdō-in, a World Heritage Site
View of Uji River from Uji Bridge
This is the Kisen Bridge, which connects Uji to a small peninsula park called 宇治公園 (Uji Park) in the Uji-Gawa River
Manpuku-ji