Über diesen Ort: Byodo-in Phönixhalle
Die Phönixhalle des Byodoin, UNESCO-Stätte von 1053, ziert die Rückseite der 10-Yen-Münze – Japans Ikone. Ihre symmetrische Form schwebt auf dem Aji-Teich, eine zu Erden gebrachte Vision des Reinen Landes. Glyzinien im Frühling, sommerliches Grün, Herbstlaub und Winterstille: alle fotogen.
Highlights
- Phoenix Hall (National Treasure) — symmetrical wings facing Aji Pond, a pair of phoenix figures on the roof, the very view depicted on the reverse of the ¥10 coin
- Aji Pond — pool spreading before the Phoenix Hall; on a windless dawn it forms a perfect mirror, with cherry blossoms and autumn colors as borrowed scenery
- Hosho-kan Museum — displays the National Treasure Amida Buddha statue and 26 «Cloud-borne Bodhisattvas,» peak masterpieces of Heian art
- Wisteria — over 280 years old, blooming in late April to early May; the purple wisteria with the vermilion Phoenix Hall is otherworldly
- Evening Illumination — held in limited spring and autumn periods; the vermilion-and-gold hall floating in darkness reflects across the pond
