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Byōdō-in Temple 平等院

Byōdō-in (平等院, "Temple of Equality") is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) and Tendai-shū (Heavenly Level) sects.

Location	Uji, Kyoto (宇治市京都府)
Coordinates	34.88944, 135.80778 · Open in Google Maps
Type	Temple garden
Cultural property	Place of Scenic Beauty, National Treasure of Japan, Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Established	1052
Official website	https://www.byodoin.or.jp/

Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.

Wikipedia (English): Byōdō-in
Wikipedia (Japanese): 平等院
Wikidata: Q61094

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Byōdō-in Temple 平等院

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