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If you are going to Oahu, you should not miss a chance to see a
Japanese temple in Hawaii. Byodo-in Temple, built in 1968 to honor the first settlers to immigrate to Hawaii, is a replica of a 900-year-old Buddhist temple in Kyoto. You'll get a sense of Japan's temple without having to go to Narita.
If you just want to relax and spend some time with beautiful scenery, Byodo-In Temple is the right place to go.
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A camera is a must-have gadget for this trip. There is also a very good gift shop that sells cards, souvenirs, films, and some refreshments. Visiting the Byodo-in Temple is not only for sightseeing, but also to get a feeling about history and culture. Be prepared to visit the Valley of the Temples, as this is one place that visitors should definitely see when visiting the island of Oahu. |
Inside the temple is a statue of Buddha-the god. The Buddha is made of wood and with black lacquer. Thiere is also a dot in the middle of its forehead which represents a third eye. The third eye is "the vision to the spiritual world". |
Other Information about Byodo-in Temple
- Open daily 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Commute time by bus: 90 minutes
- Before entering the sanctuary please remove your shoe as this is a place of worship for the local Buddhist people. Then feel free to light some incense and meditate before the Buddha.
- If you want to take picture of the temple, it'll be better if you come before noon, when the sun is at your back.
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