Valley of the Temples Tours and Tickets

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There is no charge to visit the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. However, it costs US$7 for adults, US$6 for seniors, and US$4 for kids 12 and under to visit the temple grounds. Most visitors experience the Valley of the Temples as part of a Grand Circle Island Tour, which costs from US$99 per person, with group rates available.

The Valley of the Temples is a cemetery and memorial park in Kaneohe on Oahu. It is located on the island's eastern side at the foot of the Koolau Mountains. The park draws visitors with its zen garden, wild peacocks, landscaped grounds, and the stunning Byodo-In Temple with its reflecting pool.

The highlight of a visit to the Valley of the Temples is a visit to the Byodo-In Temple, which translates to "Temple of Equality". It is a replica of a temple in Uji, Japan, that was dedicated to commemorate Hawaii's first Japanese immigrants. Ring the brass bell, visit the koi pond, and light some incense while you're there.

The Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens are just a short drive from the Valley of the Temples. Here, you'll find walking trails through the rainforest gardens. As you're heading to the north shore, you'll pass Tropical Farms Macadamia Nuts, where you can stop to pick up some snacks to enjoy back home.

When entering the Byodo-In Temple, you will need to remove your shoes. Beach attire is not permitted. Because this is a sacred space, all guests should be respectful to other visitors and only take photos of the outside. Only service animals are permitted.