Byōdō-in
平等院
temple in
Uji
#1 in Uji
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#185 in Japan
Byōdō-in is a historic Buddhist temple located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Originally built in 998 as a rural villa for the powerful Fujiwara clan, it was converted into a temple in 1052 by Fujiwara no Yorimichi. The temple is renowned for its Phoenix Hall (Hōō-dō), which houses a striking statue of the Amida Buddha. This hall, completed in 1053, is an exceptional example of Heian period architecture and is famously depicted on the reverse side of the Japanese ten yen coin. Byōdō-in is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto" and serves as a symbol of the artistic and cultural achievements of the era.
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