Sobre este lugar: Salón del Fénix de Byodo-in
El Pabellón del Fénix de Byodoin, sitio UNESCO construido en 1053, aparece en el reverso de la moneda de 10 yenes: icono de Japón. Su forma simétrica parece flotar sobre el estanque Aji, una visión de la Tierra Pura hecha terrenal. Glicinas en primavera, verdes en verano, follaje otoñal y silencio invernal: todas bellas.
Aspectos destacados
- 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
