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A. We offer a beautiful venue for hosting weddings, anniversary parties, and more. In addition, our location provides the perfect backdrop for many movies and TV series shoots. If interested in learning more about renting the Byodo-In Temple and grounds, please download this form or call the gift shop at (808) 239-9844 for available dates and rates.

A. The Byodo-In Temple, sitting within the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, provides a peaceful setting to memorialize loved ones from all religious and cultural backgrounds. There is arguably no other location in Hawaii that offers families an eternal resting spot of such beauty, tranquility and peace. To find out more about funeral and memorial services, contact us at (808) 465-4935.

A. The Byodo-In Temple is open daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm with the last entrance at 4:15pm. We recommend arriving by 3:30 pm to have time to enjoy the entire experience.

A. Yes. Individual and group tickets can be purchased online at https://tickets.byodo-in.com/ or upon entrance with a credit card. (Sorry, we do not handle cash).

• General Admission is $7.00 (age 13-64)
• Seniors $6.00 (age 65 & up)
• Children $4.00 (age 2-12).
• Kama’aina rates are available with a valid Hawaii driver’s license or Hawaii state I.D.

A. Tickets purchased online do not need to be used the same day they are purchased and do not expire. You can also purchase tickets at our admissions booth the day you arrive. We accept credit cards, debit cards and other forms of contactless payment.

A. We recommend staying a minimum of 30 minutes to one hour to enjoy the entire experience.

While we do not currently offer guided tours, we have informational signage to provide a complete self-guided experience. While you are here, make time to enjoy touring the temple where you can light incense, pray and mediate, watch the wildlife and feed our very large fish in the koi ponds, visit the gift shop and, of course, ring the bell to let us know you are here.

A. The Byodo-In Temple Hawaii is privately owned and operated by Valley of the Temples Memorial Park and the Byodo-In Temple Hawaii. A small admission fee is charged to visit the temple grounds and to pay respect to General Zhang Xue-Liang’s site.