Gorgeous Byodo-In Temple Grounds

In other Friday Fotos posts, I’ve mentioned the lush Byodo-In Temple grounds. Here’s an overview looking back toward the parking lot. As you can see, the scaffolding that covered the front of the temple is off to the right. However, the work did not reduce the overall effect of the grounds and temple. Here, in the Valley of the Temples, everything evokes a peaceful atmosphere we seldom see or feel elsewhere.
Other Byodo-In Temple photos from the archives
I was captivated by the Byodo-In lagoon, which was so serene.
During our visit to Byodo-In Temple, our little traveling companion Ariel decided to stake out her turf—or should I say statue?
While strolling the grounds at Byodo-In Temple, I came across this bird just hanging out. He left shortly after I arrived!
Serenity hangs in the air at Byodo-In Temple. Lush grounds are everywhere.
The Byodo-In Temple is such a serene place. The grounds are immaculate and it's undergoing a major restoration.