Saturday, March 2, 2013

Byodo-In Temple

The Byodo-In Temple is a replica of a famous Buddhist temple in Japan.  It is located right off Kahekili Highway in Kaneohe at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.  It costs $3 per person to visit the temple.  There is also a small gift shop near the temple.

There is a bell you can ring before entering the temple.
There are signs asking you to remove your shoes out of respect before you enter the temple.  Once inside, it is a relatively small room with a huge Buddha statue inside.  They have incense there that you can light if you wish.
The grounds around the temple are beautiful.  They have ponds, streams, statues, and waterfalls, as well as koi and swans. 










Overall, I think this is a nice place to visit if you have some time to kill or have a big interest in Buddhist or Japanese culture, but not something I'd make a big effort to go see if you're on a short vacation. 

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