The Byodoin Temple in Uji, Japan dates from the late-Heian period, and it served as the residence of the influential minister Fujiwara no Michinaga (966-1028 CE). It was originally built in 998 CE. The most famous portion of the temple is the "Phoenix Hall," which is a National Treasure and appears on the Japanese 10 yen coin. Inside the Phoenix Hall is an ancient sculpture of the Amida Buddha, which was made by the famous Japanese Jocho (d. 1057 CE).
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