Kyoto, Japan - World Cultural Heritage: Uji Byodo-in Temple

The most famous attraction in Uji is the #Byodo-in Temple, which specializes in large-scale blockbusters, especially the #Phoenix Hall that stands on the island in the middle of the lake. It houses the seated statue of Amida Tathagata. It is modeled after the palace in Paradise, with vermilion carved beams and painted pillars, presenting a luxurious and magnificent palace. Pure land world. A pair of gold and bronze phoenixes stand on both ends of the eaves of the nave, wanting to fly high, hence the name Phoenix Hall. Byodo-in is a representative building of the Heian period in Japan. The 10-yen yen note is engraved with Byodo-in, and the phoenix on the 10,000-yen bill is the same phoenix on the roof, which shows the importance of Byodo-in. The entire Byodo-in Temple is mainly composed of the island in the middle of the lake, the Phoenix Hall, the garden, and the Phoenix Pavilion. The route goes around the lake. You can stay for about an hour to walk around and take photos. The lake reflects the reflection of the Phoenix Hall, and the sea of ​​trees on both sides, coupled with the blue sky and white clouds, makes it impossible to leave without taking 100 photos. Finally, leave half an hour to visit the Phoenix Hall. The admission fee for Byodo-in Temple is ¥700. To visit the Phoenix Hall, you need to purchase an additional ¥300 ticket. Each escalator is limited to 50 people, and each escalator lasts 20 minutes. The tour guide is in Japanese, and photos are not allowed inside. It is recommended that after entering Byodo-in Temple, you can go to the ticket office on the right to reserve a guided tour of the Phoenix Hall in one hour. The visit time will be printed on the ticket. After taking pictures of the exterior and garden of Phoenix Hall, it will be easier to visit inside without wasting time waiting. Finally, we can visit the indoor Fengxiang Pavilion to see the national treasures and enjoy the air-conditioning (photography is not allowed inside the pavilion). The Fengxiang Pavilion is a museum built in the later period. It is a building with an above-ground glass structure and underground collections. There are many national treasures in the museum. In addition to the Brahma Bell and the golden and bronze phoenix, there are 26 statues of the Bodhisattva in the Clouds, and some are listed as important. The eleven-faced statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva is a cultural property. In short, I highly recommend a visit to Uji. Visit Byodo-in Temple, Ujigami Shrine or the Tale of Genji Museum, eat the famous Uji matcha, and then relax by the Uji River. The whole trip is a leisurely trip that is very close to nature. #JapanTandian #KyotoAttractions #Uji #Byodo-in Temple #Phoenix Hall #Hoho Shokan #Matcha