"The Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in Uji, a small city located to the south of Kyoto, famous for its green tea (Uji Matcha), rich history and association with Japan’s first novel, the Tales of Genji
The original structure was a country villa for the Fujiwara clan and converted to a temple in 1052. It is one of Kyoto’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Phoenix Hall, also known as the Amida-do is the most famous building at the temple and was built in 1053. It is one of the few original wooden structures still remaining in Japan from the Heian Period (710 – 1185).
The Phoenix Hall consists of a main central hall, flanked by twin wing corridors on both sides and a tail corridor. The architecture of the Phoenix Hall resembles the shape of a phoenix and hence the name. The phoenix was a popular mythical bird revered by the Japanese as a protector of Buddha. There are also two bronze phoenixes perched opposite each other on the roof."
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