Byodoin Temple

Area

Uji-shi

Category

Shrine / temple

Byodoin Temple, located in Uji City of Kyoto Prefecture, is nationally known as the model on the 10 yen coin. This building was originally used as a villa for Michinaga Fujisawa. However, his son, Yorimichi, renovated the area to a luxurious temple.
The Houou hall, which resembles a Chinese Phoenix spreading its wings, is most definitely the highlight of this area. The Houou hall, officially known as Amida Hall, has been designated as a national treasure. The hall is opened to the public every day, so please take a close look at the rich-colored decorations. The Buddha Statue that sits inside the hall was made in the Heian Period, and has also been named a national treasure.
The "Byodoin Temple Museum Ho-sho Hall" was built in 2001. In this museum, visitors can see national treasures and videos of inside the Houou hall through 3D computer graphics.
（Photo Credit: 京都フリー写真素材  http://photo53.com/）

Basic Information

Address

116 Ujirenge, Uji City, Kyoto, 611-0021

Phone

0774-21-2861

Hours

<Tea Garden>
8:30am~5:30pm (Last entrance: 5:15pm)

<Houou Hall Visitation>
*from 9:00am~
*First come, first serve system

<Byodoin Temple Museum Ho-sho Hall>
9:00am~5:00pm (last entrance: 4:45pm)

<Museum Shop>
9:00am~5:00pm

<Sabou Touka>
10:00am~4:30pm (last order: 4:00pm)

Closed

<Sabou Touka>
Tuesdays (Open on national holidays)

Fee

Adult: 600 JPY
Middle/High School Student: 400 JPY
Elementary Student: 300 JPY
Internal Visit: 300 JPY

Guide

<Pamphlet>
[Japanese] [English] [Cantonese] [Mandarin] [Korean]

<Guide>
- Uji Tourism Volunteer Guide Club
[Japanese] [English]
Time: 9:00am~5:00pm (up to 4 hours)
Fees: 1000 JPY per guide
*Facility fees/transportation fees separate

Website

https://www.byodoin.or.jp

Access

FromUji Station
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walk (about 11 minutes)
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