Byōdō-in

Byōdō-in
平等院
Phoenix Hall, a National Treasure
Religion
AffiliationIndependent
DeityAmida Nyorai (Amitābha)
Location
Location116 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°53′22″N 135°48′28″E / 34.88944°N 135.80778°E / 34.88944; 135.80778
Architecture
FounderFujiwara no Yorimichi
Completed1052
Website
www.byodoin.or.jp

Byōdō-in (平等院, "Temple of Equality") is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) and Tendai-shū (Heavenly Level) sects.