Byodoin Temple (Uji)
In Japanese: 平等院
An 11th-century temple in Uji whose Phoenix Hall seems to float on its pond; the hall appears on the 10-yen coin.
World Heritage; National Treasure (Phoenix Hall)
Nearby
- Ujigami Shrine ≈ 10 min by car
- Fushimi Sake District & Jikkokubune Boat ≈ 35 min by car
- Daigo-ji Temple ≈ 35 min by car
- Ishiyama-dera Temple ≈ 35 min by car
- Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 10 min walk from JR or Keihan Uji Station
- Fee
- ¥700 incl. Hoshokan museum (Phoenix Hall interior +¥300)
- Good to know
- Open 8:45-17:30 (last entry 17:15), every day; hall interior by timed groups
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info