Byodo-In Temple at a Glance
The Byodo-in Temple sits in a peaceful location called the Valley
of the Temples, with the 2,000-ft Koolau Mountains of Oahu providing
a magnificent natural backdrop. Once considered a “secret”
place for alternative tourists, the temple saw international
fame as the location of the popular ABC TV series Lost. Nevertheless,
the Byodo-In Temple has maintained its reclusive air and
remains a place of refuge for many local residents.
The temple is a replica of the Byodo-In, a 950-year-old Buddhist
temple located in Uji, Japan. It was built in the 1960s to celebrate
the 100th year since the first Japanese workers came to
Hawaii in search of work, first working the sugar plantations
and later establishing one of the islands’ early industries.
What’s amazing about this full-scale replica is that it
was built entirely without the use of nails - the strong concrete
is all that holds it up!
Inside the temple is a gigantic statue of Buddha, the largest
wooden Buddha made in the last 900 years. Around it are
52 smaller sculptures depicting Boddhisattvas (enlightened
beings) floating on clouds, dancing and playing musical
instruments. The set is located in a large room called the
Phoenix hall, arguably the most visited room in the temple.
Another highlight of the Byodo-In Temple is the large Zen-style
garden on which it stands. Wide green lawns and stone paths
lead up to the temple and surround a large man-made pond
that faces the temple entrance The pond is home to a small
population of koi fish and a couple of beautiful
black swans.
Byodo-In Temple in Bullet Points
- Built in the 1960s to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese
immigrant workers in Hawaii
- Temple is a replica of the 950-year-old Buddhist
temple in Uji, Japan
- Located in a peaceful valley with magnificent
tropical surroundings, including a lagoon and the
Koolau Mountain Range
Byodo-In Temple Hours
The temple and ground are open from 8:30 am to 4:30
pm daily.
Byodo-In Temple Admission
Admission to the temple grounds is $2 per person.
Driving Directions to Byodo-In Temple / Location
47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
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