Valley of the Temples
Valley of the Temples
4.5
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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greengirl68
Eden Prairie, MN747 contributions
Nov 2021
To get to the Byodo-In Temple, you drive through the Valley of Temples. The Valley of Temples, is in fact, a cemetery. It's a cemetery set in a gorgeous location with amazing views. The picture of the Valley of the Temples is deceiving, that's the Byodo-In Temple.
Unless you have someone buried there, it's not really acceptable to walk around the cemetery. You will simply drive through it on your way to the Byodo-In, where there's a fee to get into the temple grounds.
It's beautiful, but should not be thought of or used as a tourist area. But if your destination is the Byodo, then enjoy the drive to it.
Unless you have someone buried there, it's not really acceptable to walk around the cemetery. You will simply drive through it on your way to the Byodo-In, where there's a fee to get into the temple grounds.
It's beautiful, but should not be thought of or used as a tourist area. But if your destination is the Byodo, then enjoy the drive to it.
Written 10 November 2021
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia55,938 contributions
Mar 2020
We visited this attraction during our Circle Island Tour with Oahu Nature Tours.
Its located on the eastern side of Oʻahu at the foot of the Koʻolau mountain.
This memorial is most famous as the location of Byodo-In Temple but is also the resting place in the cementary of thousands of Buddhist, Shinto, Protestant and Catholic residents.
Its located on the eastern side of Oʻahu at the foot of the Koʻolau mountain.
This memorial is most famous as the location of Byodo-In Temple but is also the resting place in the cementary of thousands of Buddhist, Shinto, Protestant and Catholic residents.
Written 21 March 2020
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psudino
Weehawken, NJ4,431 contributions
Mar 2020
This is the path to the Byodo-In Temple, and it happens to be a graveyard, but it also happens to be completely beautiful. There are different cultures represented in the Valley and our knowledgeable tour guide explained them all with the reverence deserved. Simply beautiful.
Written 31 May 2020
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Edward S
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Couples
My favorite part was ringing that bell it was awesome. My wife and I enjoyed what we saw and experienced at Valley of the Temples. We met this incredible nice guy Dean Gushi who helped us with our prearrangement funeral service contract. He also gave us a tour of the Valley. It was amazing. Much Mahalos for your hospitality. Looking fowward to meeting you again.
Edward & JoAnn
WestSide
Edward & JoAnn
WestSide
Written 29 March 2021
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BTtravels
Kennesaw, GA109 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Beautiful and serene. You can spend as much time as you wish enjoying the views and learning the rich history. Start your tour by ringing the bell and then meander around the grounds. Don’t miss taking in the views of the burial grounds.
Written 30 March 2022
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Elena M
Corona, United States29 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Beautiful grounds. The Buddha is very large, awe inspiring. Found the mausoleum sales pitch a little off. Store was already closed when we went. Ring the bell while you’re there and say a prayer.
Written 20 March 2024
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Janly
Laconia, NH212 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Lovely place to visit, peaceful, serene and a nice way to get out of crowded Honolulu or off the beach for a period of time. Loved the gong, the Buddha, and the beautiful black swans. Only spent about an hour here. But so glad I did. Go and enjoy the serenity.
Written 18 January 2020
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Jess
Pismo Beach, CA9 contributions
Apr 2021
This was such an amazing place to visit. It was so different than the crowds in Waikiki! The experience was just so beautiful, and tranquil. If the time allows, I would for sure take a trip out to this amazing place. The drive to the location from Waikiki is enough to make you go, but when you are rewarded with the beauty of the grounds it is even more rewarding.
Written 25 April 2021
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Lisa J
Plant City, FL936 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
What a beautiful temple and grounds. We very much enjoyed it. Its very peaceful and a great place to walk or sit and meditate. There is a gift shop and a beverage stand that makes fruit drinks that look realy good. Oh and dont forget to ring the bell and say a prayer.
Written 18 March 2024
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CHO1978
Honolulu41 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
My grandparents' remains are in the temple, so I've been visiting here since I was a little girl. It has become so commercial, it's sad. Craft fairs, musical concerts, etc. Of course, when you're there to visiting ancestors in the "niche", you don't have to pay to get in, but it has become a total tourist attraction that we can no longer find "peace" when paying our respects to our departed.The main alter is always crowded with people taking pictures, learning how to offer incense, etc., that we always have to wait in line to pray and pay our respects. We are now the "outsiders" looking in. I took my mother at Christmas and we were stunned to hear all the screaming going on by tourists running around on the grounds-not children either. This woman and her group were running around as if they were kids at a playground. She was screaming and then started yelling, "OH MY GOD!! OH MY GOD!" over and over that it was echoing throughout the entire place. There really needs to be some "education" done prior to allowing tourists to enter. Please be reminded that this is, in fact, a burial site and a "real" temple, not just a "replica".
Written 8 January 2019
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Other than driving, what is the best way to reach the temple?
Written 30 October 2019
We had a rental car. I’m sorry, I don’t have an answer for you.
Written 27 November 2019
I think it was about a 35-40 minute drive. We went to the beach at Lanikai Beach Haokeo which was one of the most beautiful beaches. If you don't have a car I would suggest a rental and see visit the war memorial, Lanikai Beach Hoakea and Valley of the Temples.
Written 13 May 2019
I don't see a cost for admission on the website. I'm wondering how much it costs if you just go on your own, not on a tour?
Written 5 February 2019
Hours, Admission & Useful Information
The Temple Grounds are open 8:30am - 5:00pm daily. Last entrance to Temple grounds is 4:45pm.
The Gift Shop is open 8:30am - 5:00pm daily.
Admission to the Byodo-In Temple grounds is General Admission $5.00 (ages 13-64), $4.00 Seniors (age 65 & up), $2.00 Children (2-12 years).
Entrance Fee - Cash Only.
Group rates: Booked in advance for 10 or more people. General Admission $4.00, Children $2.00
Guided Tours
Written 13 May 2019
Hours, Admission & Useful Information
The Temple Grounds are open 8:30am - 5:00pm daily. Last entrance to Temple grounds is 4:45pm.
The Gift Shop is open 8:30am - 5:00pm daily.
Admission to the Byodo-In Temple grounds is General Admission $5.00 (ages 13-64), $4.00 Seniors (age 65 & up), $2.00 Children (2-12 years).
Entrance Fee - Cash Only.
Group rates: Booked in advance for 10 or more people. General Admission $4.00, Children $2.00
Guided Tours
Written 13 May 2019
We are going to be riding on a motorcycle. Do you think that would be to loud to ride around the grounds or to be able to visit?
Written 3 March 2017
No problem, but you can not drive it into the Temple area. You must park outside in a nearby parking lot
Written 13 May 2019
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