Byōdō-in in Uji, just outside Kyoto, is a late-Heian Buddhist temple prized for its graceful architecture and tranquil pond setting. Visitors can stroll the peaceful gardens, admire the historic halls maintained by both the Jōdo-shū and Tendai-shū traditions, and soak up a vivid sense of Japan’s classical past.

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