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Byodo-In Temple
Oahu, Hawaii
The Byodo-In Japanese Temple in Hawii is located on the windward
side of Oahu at the base of a steep mountain range.
It is a full scale replica of the Byodo-In Temple built in 998
in the city of Uji, Japan.
Oahu's Byodo-In Temple is located on the grounds of the
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park in Kaneohe.
It was built in 1968 to celebrate the anniversary
of the arrival of the Japanese culture in Hawaii.
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Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Byodo-In Temple were held on January 12, 1966,
and the temple was completed and dedicated on June 7, 1968,
nearly 100 years after the first
Japanese immigrants arrived in the Hawaiian Islands.
Interesting features on the temple grounds include
Phoenix Hall, the
Golden Buddha inside the temple, the
Bell House, the
Peace Bell
the
Sunra Garden,
the
Meditation Pavilion
the
Koi Pond, the
sparrows
and peacocks roaming around the grounds,
the
Gift Shop, and
the
Entryway Bridge.
Weddings
The Byodo-In Temple is a popular spot for wedding ceremonies.
To make arrangements for a wedding at the Byodo-In Temple
contact the gift shop at 808-239-9844.
Location
The temple is located inside the Valley of the Temples
Memorial Park. The entrance to the memorial park is
at 47-200 Kahekili Highway, across
the street from the Koolau Shopping Center in the
windward Oahu town of Kaneohe.
See also:
All Photos of the Byodo-In Temple
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Other Attractions on Oahu
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