À propos de ce lieu: Pavillon du Phénix de Byodo-in
Le pavillon du Phénix de Byodoin, site UNESCO de 1053, figure au verso de la pièce de 10 yens : icône du Japon. Sa forme symétrique semble flotter sur l'étang Aji, vision de la Terre Pure rendue terrestre. Glycines au printemps, verdure d'été, feuillage d'automne et silence d'hiver : tous beaux.
Points forts
- 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
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