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Byōdō-in 's Phoenix Hall is a Japan's National Treasure in Uji , Kyoto prefecture , Japan . It was built in 1153. Byōdō-in was registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic monuments of ancient Kyoto".
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The Phoenix Hall is west of the Uji river. The museum takes its own time. The day stays in Uji — do not return to Kyoto to climb Kiyomizu.
Best time
Morning after the gates open. New Year and festivals are separate.
How to go
JR Nara or Keihan Uji “宇治”. The day stays in Uji — do not climb Kiyomizu after.
Tips
- · The Phoenix Hall is west of the Uji river. The museum takes its own time. The day stays in Uji — do not return to Kyoto to climb Kiyomizu.
- · One axis a day. Do not stack Higashiyama, Arashiyama, Fushimi, Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
Nearby
Nearby Michelin
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or ride one stop. A new district is another day.
Uji Bridge
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Uji Bridge. The Phoenix Hall is west of the Uji river. The museum takes its own time. The day stays in Uji — do not return to Kyoto to climb Kiyomizu.
Uji Tea Street
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Uji Tea Street. The Phoenix Hall is west of the Uji river. The museum takes its own time. The day stays in Uji — do not return to Kyoto to climb Kiyomizu.
Daigo-ji
Kyoto transit · 32min
Another day
Byodo-in and Daigo-ji are not the same day. Open another day if you go.
Visit moments
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