Byōdō-in Phoenix Hall
平等院鳳凰堂
Uji, Kyoto · 京都
A 1053 Amida hall standing on its own island, wings spread like a bird, and reflected whole in the pond in front of it. It appears on the ¥10 coin.
Why it’s worth it
Take a ten-yen coin out and hold it up. Then walk the tea street back to Uji station and drink the matcha the town is famous for.
CategoryLandmarks
AreaUji
Hours08:30–17:30
Typical spend¥
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