Byodo-In Temple State Landmark

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The Byodo-In Temple is at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.

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It is a replica of the 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple in Uji, Japan. At 11,000 square feet, it is big, but half the size of the original.

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It  was built in 1968 to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii.

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The Temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple…it doesn’t house monks or host a congregation. All faiths are welcome here.

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The main structure is Phoenix Hall…there is a Phoenix carving on the roof. Inside is an 18 foot statue of the Lotus Buddha. You must remove your shoes to go inside.

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Outside is a three-ton, brass peace bell which we were encouraged to ring, releasing our negativity.

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We bought some food from the gift shop to feel the koi and black swans in the large koi ponds that surround the temple.

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Oahu Posts:

  • Kahanamoku Beach
  • Fort DeRussy Beach Park
  • Green World Coffee Farm
  • The Dole Plantation
  • Anahulu River
  • Waimea Falls
  • Hau’ula Beach Park
  • Tropical Macadamia Farm
  • Byodo-In Temple
  • Polynesian Cultural Center (coming soon)
  • Aloha Tower (coming soon)
  • Diamond Head (coming soon)
  • Iolani Palace (coming soon)
  • King Kamehameha Statue (coming soon)
  • Aliʻiōlani Hale (coming soon)
  • Pearl Harbor (coming soon)

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Location: 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Designation: State Landmark

Date established/designated: June 7, 1968

Date of my visit: April 11, 2019

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