Byōdō-in
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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Phoenix Hall, a National Treasure | |
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| Location | 116 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Website | www |
| Architectural description | |
| Founder | Fujiwara no Yorimichi |
| Completed | 1052 |
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Byōdō-in Media
Byōdō-in's Phoenix Hall is a Japan's National Treasure in Uji, Kyoto prefecture, Japan. It was built in 1153. Byōdō-in was registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic monuments of ancient Kyoto".
Japanese 10 yen coin (obverse) showing Phoenix Hall
