WEBByōdō-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 sects.
WEBAug 24, 2018 · A short history of Byodo-in temple The history of Byodo-in temple dates back to the 9th century. A villa built by Minamoto no Wataru, the son of the Emperor Saga, is the origin of Byodo-in temple.