Tungkol sa lokasyong ito: Phoenix Hall ng Byodo-in
Ang Phoenix Pavilion ng Byodoin, isang lugar ng UNESCO mula 1053, ay nasa likod ng 10-yen na barya: ikon ng Japan. Ang kanyang simetriko na anyo ay parang lumulutang sa Aji pond, isang vision ng Pure Land na ginawang mundano. Wisteria sa tagsibol, lunti sa tag-init, dahon sa taglagas at katahimikan ng taglamig: lahat magaganda.
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- 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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