Byodo-In Temple

Free Entry with the Go Oahu Card

Description

The Byodo-In Temple situated at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park was established on June 7, 1968 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The Byodo-In is a replica of the 950 year-old Buddhist temple in Japan, which was converted from a villa in the year 1053. The Byodo-In Temple translates to 'Temple of equality - not to discriminate' and is home to Amida, a golden Buddha, towering more than 18 feet.

Walk through the garden surrounding the temple, believed to be the largest ever built outside of Japan. The garden is arranged to create a serene and peaceful landscape with the majestic Koolau Mountains as the backdrop.

The Byodo-In Temple gift shop offers a variety of unique treasures, souvenirs, and refreshments. From traditional Japanese dolls to local Hawaiian jewelry, you will find the perfect keepsake to take with you. You may purchase food to feed the countless numbers of Japanese koi.

Cost without the card:

Adult $2.00, Child $2.00

Hours:

Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Closed

Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

Take H-1 West from downtown Honolulu. Exit onto Likelike Highway and go north through the mountains. Exit onto Kahekili Highway and continue north. Turn left into the Valley of the Temples cemetery.

Public Transportation:

TheBus: #65

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included admission with the Go Oahu Card.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.