My Hawaiian Vacation

Byodo-In Temple

The Byodo-In Temple was dedicated on June 7, 1968 to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. It was built entirely without the use of nails. It is a scale replica of the Byodo-In located at Uji, Japan, which was constructed over 900 years ago.

The Byodo-In Temple is open daily from 8:30am - 4:30pm. There is a $2 admission fee.

When entering the grounds, to the left is the bell house. The bell is a 5-ft, 3-ton brass bell called bon-sho (sacred bell). The resonant sound of the bon-sho creates an atmosphere of tranquility for mediation that travels for some distance. This bell is customarily rung before entering the temple to spread the eternal teachings of Buddha.

Before entering the temple you must remove your shoes.

Inside the temple is a statue of Buddha. This Buddha is thought to be the largest figure carved since ancient times. It is more than 18 feet high and is made of wood covered with gold lacquer and gold leafing. It was carved by a Japanese sculptor, named Masuzo Inui..

There are many ponds on the grounds filled with koi fish.

To get to the Byodo-In Temple, you pass through Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. The cemetery was established in 1963. Located on the Windward (eastern) side of the O'ahu. It is a vast area of lush, rolling green hills at the foot of the Ko'olau mountains.


The Byodo-In Temple was dedicated on June 7, 1968 to commemorate the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. It was built entirely without the use of nails. It is a scale replica of the Byodo-In located at Uji, Japan, which was constructed over 900 years ago.

The Byodo-In Temple is open daily from 8:30am - 4:30pm. There is a $2 admission fee.

When entering the grounds, to the left is the bell house. The bell is a 5-ft, 3-ton brass bell called bon-sho (sacred bell). The resonant sound of the bon-sho creates an atmosphere of tranquility for mediation that travels for some distance. This bell is customarily rung before entering the temple to spread the eternal teachings of Buddha.

	Before entering the temple you must remove your shoes. Inside the temple is a statue of Buddha. This Buddha is thought to be the largest figure carved since ancient times. It is more than 18 feet high and is made of wood covered with gold lacquer and gold leafing. It was carved by a Japanese sculptor, named Masuzo Inui..


	There are many ponds on the grounds filled with koi fish.



To get to the Byodo-In Temple, you pass through Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. The cemetery was established in 1963. Located on the Windward (eastern) side of the O'ahu. It is a vast area of lush, rolling green hills at the foot of the Ko'olau mountains.