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:

• Oahu: Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa 9-Hr Deluxe Tour

• Majestic Circle Island Tour with Lunch

• Oahu's Ultimate Tour: Dole, Turtle Snorkel, Pali Lookout & More

• Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

• Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour

The price to visit Byodo-In Temple is US$10 for adults, US$8 for seniors aged 65 and over, and US$6 for children aged 2–12 years. Kids under 2 can enter for free. Many Oahu sightseeing tours also include a stop at the temple, with prices starting around US$90 for a full-day Circle Island tour.

Yes, Byodo-In Temple is definitely worth visiting. This replica of an ancient Japanese landmark is a peaceful non-practising Buddhist temple that's inclusive and welcomes all faiths. For a hassle-free visit, consider booking an Oahu sightseeing tour that includes the temple among other landmarks, with transportation included and a guide to provide commentary.

Per one customer who booked the Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple, "Excellent tour and highly recommended. Gives a great overview of the island of Oahu. I would recommend doing this trip or one like it at the beginning of your stay so you can get an idea of what you may want to come back to see for longer periods of time. Our guide, Rocky, was outstanding. He had many years of tour knowledge and did his best to keep us on an opposite schedule to avoid the huge crowds of other tours, which were often at the major sites all together."

Yes, there is a short walk around Byodo-In Temple. It’s just around a half-mile (.8 kilometers), and the pathways are nice and smooth. Visitors are encouraged to explore both outside and inside the Buddhist temple, and you can even light incense and say a prayer inside if you like.

Yes, there’s a dress code for the Byodo-In Temple. Visitors must show respect by not wearing beach clothes when visiting the temple. It’s a place of worship, so visitors must behave accordingly. Do not yell, throw rocks or other items, or run around. Keep your voice low and polite.

The Byodo-In Temple replicates a larger one in Uji, Japan. It was built in 1963 in Honolulu to commemorate the centennial of the first Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. The name translates to “Temple of Equality.” It’s a Hawaii state landmark, but not many people know about it.

You need around an hour to explore Byodo-In Temple, walk around the grounds, and light some incense. You can stay longer, meditate, pray, or enjoy the natural area. Yet some visitors can zip through the temple in less than an hour.

Yes, you can go inside the Byodo-In Temple. Visitors are encouraged to explore. See the Buddha sculptures and all the intricate details, each with significant meaning. You can also spend as much time as you like in the gardens, all at the Ko-olau Mountains' base.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Byodo-In Temple. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Oahu:

• Pearl Harbor National Memorial

• Oahu North Shore

• Halona Blowhole

• Diamond Head

• Dole Plantation

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