Byodo-in Hoodo
Buddhist Temple in Uji
National Treasure
Byodo-in Hoodo is celebrated for its iconic Phoenix Hall, a National Treasure of Japan that offers a breathtaking view from the garden's famous wisteria trellises. Visitors are particularly drawn to the stunning visual of the historic architecture framed by a vibrant curtain of purple wisteria.
- Visit in late spring for peak wisteria blooms
- Photograph the hall through the purple trellises
- Arrive early to beat the tourist crowds
- Explore the surrounding National Treasure gardens
- Check local bloom forecasts before your visit
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Monday9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
Thursday9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
Friday9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
Sunday9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
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