Byodo-in Temple

This temple was built by Yorimichi Fujiwara, the son of Michinaga Fujiwara, in 1052. In the following year, 1053, the Amitabha hall (Phoenix hall) of Byodo-in was completed. Many national treasures such as Amitabha Buddha Sitting Statue made by Jocho, a sculptor of Buddhist statuary in the Heian era, and Bodhisattva Statue Offering in the clouds (Unchu-kuyo-bosatsu-zo) are laid there. Buildings and Buddha Statues which were made about a thousand years ago have been handed down to the date and also they are on the list of the world heritage.

min. walk to the northeast from Uji Sta. south gate (ＪＲ Nara Line)