Byodo-In Temple

Byodo-In Temple

The Byodo-In Temple is a non-denominational temple located on the island of O'ahu in Hawai'i at the Valley of the Temples. It was dedicated in August 1968 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii.

The temple is a replica of a 900-year-old Buddhist temple at Uji in Kyoto prefecture of Japan.

The Byodo-In Temple is visited and used by thousands of worshipers from around the world. It welcomes people of all faiths to participate in its traditions. Apart from worship, the temple grounds are also used for weddings and office meetings.

Location

47-200 Kahekili Highway
Kaneohe, Hawaii
USA

Getting There

Byodo-In Temple is located at 47-200 Kahekili Highway in Kaneohe, on the eastern side of the island of Oahu in Hawaii, USA.

If you're coming from Waikiki, you can take the H-1 Freeway and then the Likelike Highway, which will lead you to the Kahekili Highway. Alternatively, you can take the Pali Highway, which offers scenic views but can be winding and slow. The temple is approximately a 30-minute drive from Waikiki.

If you prefer public transportation, you can take TheBus #55 from Waikiki to the Kaneohe Transit Center, and then transfer to TheBus #56, which stops right in front of the temple. However, please note that taking public transportation can be time-consuming and may not be the most convenient option.

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