Byodo-in
Byodo-in is a temple built in 11th century in Uji city, Kyoto prefecture. Byodo-in is a unique Buddhist temple which two sects, Jodo-shu and Tendai-shu have joint administration. Uji is the home of Uji-cha, Uji green tea. Luxury matcha tea is made of Uji tea. Uji city is the second most populated city in Kyoto prefecture, more than 180 thousand inhabitants. The most famous building of the Byodo-in is definitely the Phoenix hall which you can see on the 10 yen coin. Byodo-