Byōdō-in

Byōdō-in
平等院
Phoenix Hall, a National Treasure
Religion
AffiliationIndependent
DeityAmida Nyorai (Amitābha)
Location
Location116 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°53′22″N 135°48′28″E / 34.88944°N 135.80778°E / 34.88944; 135.80778
Architecture
FounderFujiwara no Yorimichi
Completed1052
Website
www.byodoin.or.jp

Byōdō-in (Japanese: 平等院) is a Buddhist temple that is located in Uji, Kyoto in Japan. It is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.


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