Byodo-In Temple Oahu
Hidden away at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountain Range in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park lies the Byodo-In Temple. It was built on June 7, 1968 to honor the 100 year anniversary of first Japanese migrants to Hawaii. It is a smaller scale replica of the a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan. The temple is a non-practicing Buddhist temple. People of all religions and backgrounds are welcome to relax, meditate, and enjoy the beauty of the landmark. On the temple grounds, you are likely to find many wild peacocks, ducks, and koi around. There are also ponds and lush vegetation. You can even see…