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What kind of place is Byodoin Phoenix Hall? A quiz to learn about a Japanese architectural masterpiece admired worldwide.

What kind of image comes to mind when you hear “Byodoin Phoenix Hall”? Known as one of the components of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto,” it is a historic landmark whose design can also be seen on the back of the 10,000-yen banknote.

Still, many people may have heard the name but aren’t quite sure who built it, when, or for what purpose.

With that in mind, we’ve created a quiz that lets you learn everything from basic facts to more niche details about Byodoin Phoenix Hall.

We hope this quiz helps deepen your understanding of Byodoin Phoenix Hall, even just a little.

What kind of place is Byodoin Phoenix Hall? A quiz to learn about a Japanese architectural treasure admired worldwide (11–20)

Which Buddhist sect does Byodo-in Phoenix Hall currently belong to?

Which Buddhist sect does Byodo-in Phoenix Hall currently belong to?
  1. Jōdo-shū (Pure Land sect)
  2. Tendai Buddhism
  3. non-denominational
See the answer

non-denominational

Byodo-in Phoenix Hall once belonged to the Jodo (Pure Land) school, but it is now a nonsectarian temple not affiliated with any particular Buddhist denomination. When it was founded by Fujiwara no Yorinaga in the late Heian period, it flourished as a center of Pure Land belief, but it later separated from sectarian affiliation and has maintained an independent status as Byodo-in.

In conclusion

This time, we presented a quiz about Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, a historic cultural property that Japan proudly shares with the world.

How did you find it? Whether you’re well-versed in history or not, we hope this quiz gave you a chance to explore Japan’s historical background.

Let this be your cue to visit Byodo-in Phoenix Hall in person!