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The Ho-o-do hall depicted on the 10-yen coin is famous

In 1052, the villa of the powerful Fujiwara no Michinaga was converted into a temple by his son, Fujiwara no Yorimichi. The Ho-o-do and the museum depicted on the 10-yen coin are full of highlights.
The photo shows The Ho-o-do（Phoenix Hall）, designed to evoke the Pure Land of Bliss. Its symmetrical wings are a defining feature.

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  The principal image, the seated statue of Amida Nyorai, is enshrined within the Ho-o-do hall. Made by Jocho, a noted Buddhist sculptor.

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  In the museum Hoshokan, valuable cultural properties such as the wooden statue of Unchu Kuyo Bosatsu are stored and open to the public.

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  Next to Hōshōkan is the Uji tea cafe, Sabō Toka. The menu features only three types of tea: matcha, sencha, and gyokuro (starting at ¥800 with dry sweets).

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  Oil blotting paper 500yen

  This set contains 60 sheets of oil-absorbing paper featuring a vibrant phoenix design. The sheets are infused with bamboo charcoal and are designed to be attached to a puff for use.

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