The Byodo-In Temple

Valley of the Temples Memorial Park

Kahaluu, O'ahu, Hawaii

The Byodo-In Temple is located at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The temple is built entirely without nails. It is a scale replica of a temple in Uji, Japan, that was constructed over 950 years ago.

The Byodo-In Temple is a non-denominational Buddhist temple which welcomes people of all faiths to worship, meditate or simply appreciate its beauty. The temple grounds are often used for wedding ceremonies for Hawaiians or visitors from Japan.

The Temple grounds are a lushly landscaped paradise nestled in a cleft of the pali and are home to wild peacocks and hundreds of  Japanese koi carp. The beautiful grounds include a large reflecting pond, meditation niches, and small waterfalls. Visitors describe this destination as beautiful, peaceful, and restful.

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    Waimea Falls Park

     15 minutes drive from the  Zen Villa!

59-864 Kamehameha Highway,
North Shore
808-638-8511

This 1,800 acre historical nature park is located in the lush green Waimea Valley on O'ahu's famous North Shore.

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30 Minutes form the Zen Villa!

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808-595-4913  

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