Byodo-in Temple Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Byodo-in Temple. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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The price to visit Byodo-in Temple depends on which parts of the complex you access. For entry to the garden and Byodo-in Temple Museum, it's ¥700 for adults, ¥400 for junior high and high school students, and ¥300 for elementary school students. To enter the interior of the Phoenix Hall, it’s ¥300 per visitor.

Yes, Byodo-in Temple is well worth a visit. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city of Uji, and is a spectacular example of a Buddhist temple from the Heian period. Visitors come here to see the main building of the Phoenix Hall, which is featured on the 10-yen coin.

For smaller crowds, it’s best to visit Byodo-in Temple in the morning, ideally on a weekday. The gardens are particularly peaceful first thing, before the tour groups arrive. As for the time of year, spring and fall are particularly popular for cherry blossoms and colorful foliage, but expect large crowds then.

Yes, you'll find restrooms at Byodo-in Temple. Bathroom facilities are located within the temple grounds, and these include wheelchair-accessible restrooms and baby-changing facilities too. Other amenities include an on-site museum, a gift shop, and nearby places to purchase refreshments.

Several popular attractions are located near Byodo-in Temple. Visitors can stroll along Uji's historic shopping street, sample the city's famous matcha, visit Ujigami Shrine, or explore the Tale of Genji Museum. Many travelers combine multiple attractions, as Uji is a popular day-trip destination from Kyoto.