The koi ponds on either side of the Temple contain hundreds of fish (koi) and small turtles begging for food. Food for the fish can be purchased at the Tea House Gift Shop.
Byodo-In Temple in the Valley of the Temples, Oahu, Hawaii
By John Fischer, About.com Guide
Koi
Koi in Fishpond at the Byodo-In Temple, Kahaluu, Oahu, Hawaii
Photo by John Fischer, licensed to About.comPrev
- Brief History of the Temple
- Entrance and Wooden Bridge
- The Peace Bell
- Temple Grounds
- Meditation Pavilion
- Koi Ponds
- Koi
- Temple Building
- Amida or Lotus Buddha
- Closeup of Amida Buddha
- Getting to the Byodo-In Temple
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