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Byodo-in Buddhist Temple in Uji

The temple’s Phoenix Hall, which looks into the country’s most famous reflecting pond, houses a marvelous statue of Amida Buddha made by Jocho, the most famous sculptor of Buddhist images, who lived during the late Heian Period (XIth century).

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Phoenix Hall (Ho’odo)  reflecting in the pond in front
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Phoenix Hall (Ho’odo) reflecting in…
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Phoenix Hall
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Phoenix Hall
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School tour
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School tour
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School tour
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School tour
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Schoolgirls
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Schoolgirls
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Terrace - Phoenix Hall
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Terrace - Phoenix Hall
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Children’s and teacher’s shoes at the entrance to the Phoenix Hall
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Children’s and teacher’s shoes at th…
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Bridge to the Phoenix Hall
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Bridge to the Phoenix Hall
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Phoenix Hall
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Phoenix Hall
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Central part of the Phoenix Hall
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Central part of the Phoenix Hall
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Amida Buddha as seen across the pond
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Amida Buddha as seen across the pond
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The garden, representing the Pure Land
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The garden, representing the Pure La…
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In the Pure Land
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In the Pure Land
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Phoenix Hall
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Phoenix Hall
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Roof of the Phoenix Hall
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Roof of the Phoenix Hall
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Gallery leading to the Phoenix Hall
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Gallery leading to the Phoenix Hall
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Drawing room
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Drawing room
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Saishoin
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Saishoin
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Plum tree in bloom
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Plum tree in bloom
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