Byodo-in Temple in Uji, Kyoto, was built by Fujiwara Yoshidori, who was a member of the Fujiwara Kazuchi family in the Heian period. He changed his villa in Uji to a temple and renamed it Byodo-in Temple. In the following year, he built another Phoenix Hall in Byodo-in Temple, starting from 1053 AD. Since its completion in the year, Phoenix Hall has survived the war and can be preserved to the present, so it has been designated as a national treasure of Japan.
Our trip time falls after the cherry blossom viewing period in Kyoto and before the blooming period of the wisteria flowers. The wisteria flowers are not as enthusiastic as the cherry blossoms, and the information cannot be checked at the time to confirm the blooming status, even if the wisteria flowers in Byodoin Temple are not blooming. I still hope to bring my family to Uji to drink tea and stroll along the Uji River. It is also a travel experience.
When I bought the ticket, I learned that the Phoenix Hall in the courtyard was being renovated, which took two years. Therefore, the ticket price for adults was reduced from 600 yen to 300 yen. After hesitating for a while, we decided to go inside to see what Buddhism prevailed in the Heian period. In the next few years, what collections the museum will have, first get a preliminary understanding of the condition of wisteria flowers, and arrange a trip to Kyoto next time.So Phoenix Hall can only wait to see you after April 2014, 4.
There is a wisteria tree outside the Byodoin Temple. When we arrived, there were already some purple flowers blooming on the bamboo frame. Because of the blooming of these wisteria flowers, I smelled a fragrance of flowers from a distance, and there were also small bees flying around. Spring will really come.When entering the hospital, pine and maple trees are the main garden design duties, so strolling through it is full of greenery. Opposite the Phoenix Hall is the famous wisteria tree in Uji, which contrasts with the vermilion Phoenix Hall when it is in full bloom.
It’s funny to say, because I returned to the hotel after the day trip in Uji that day, and saw the matcha dango, a traveler in Japan, sharing a news link, and then I realized "Why did we go to see the wisteria tree in the courtyard that day, and there are all small trees on the shelf." A bunch, a small bunch of flower stamens, it’s not like the one outside is already blooming.” It turns out that the wisteria flower tree cannot bloom because a large number of vine branches are too long and entangled. After diagnosis, it is necessary to trim off most of the vine branches. Repaired in two years.I had to say again that the wisteria flowers will be seen after mid-April 2015. >> News link Byodoin’s rattan shed, regenerate after XNUMX years of intensive treatment へ
Finally, we came to Fengxiang Pavilion. The museum was made of stone molds. First, we will see a short film which introduces the background of Byodoin Temple and the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. The length of the film is about 5~7 minutes. The National Treasure Collection of Byodoin Temple is displayed, mostly paintings and Buddha statues from the Heian period.The Heian Era was a time when Buddhism prevailed, which is equivalent to the Tang Dynasty in China. There is a seated "Amitabha Tathagata" in the Phoenix Hall, surrounded by "wooden statues of offering Bodhisattvas in the clouds." There are 52 bodhisattvas, of which 26 Moved to the Fengxiang Pavilion for exhibition. In the exhibition mode, you will see more than 10 Buddha statues on a large glass wall, which is very solemn.
Without the Phoenix Hall and the blessing of wisteria blossoms in Byodo-in Temple, the few tourists who can reach it are also more peaceful. It may be regarded as an unexpected trip!
▲ Wisteria flowers attract tourists to visit here, and many handicraft shops in the periphery have creative works of wisteria.
▲ The Phoenix Hall under repair.
▲ I look forward to sitting here again in the next year and admiring the fragrance of Phoenix Hall and wisteria flowers.
▲ There are still a few maple trees in the courtyard. I have read the articles of a few friends who travel in Japan, and I think it is very beautiful.
▲ The collections in Fengxiang Pavilion are quite worth visiting.
Reminder: It is forbidden to take pictures in the museum!
▲ A touch of cherry blossom in the courtyard.
▲ The guard of Byodoin Temple, and the phoenix above it is the landmark of Phoenix Hall, and it is also the representative of the ten thousand yen banknote.
▲ I hope I can come to Byodoin Temple again next time during the maple season to see Byodoin Temple in the maple color.
▲ A beautiful view of wisteria and Phoenix Hall, source of the original picture Flickr monoblogoo .
◎ Uji.Byodoin
– Address: 116 Uji Renka, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
-Transportation: 10-minute walk from Uji Station on the JR Nara Line
– Phone: 0774-21-2861
– Fax: 0774-20-6607
-Official website:http://www.byodoin.or.jp/
– 开放时间：08:30-17:30 (12～2月，09:00-16:30)
