Byōdō-in 平等院
Uji, Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Byōdō-in is a Buddhist temple and a National Treasure of Japan. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
Planning a visit
The temple is 364 km from Tokyo. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami International Airport, which is 36 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Fushimi Castle, Daigo-ji, Fushimi Inari-taisha, Sanjūsangen-dō, or Tō-ji.
Weather varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with highs reaching 29 °C and 31 °C. The wettest month is June, which has about 206 mm of rain. The temple is open Monday to Sunday from 08:45 to 17:30. There is an admission fee and wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is June, with about 206 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 73 | 115 | 113 | 156 | 206 | 198 | 112 | 168 | 120 | 76 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
