Oahu has a lot more to offer than just Waikiki Beach and the surrounding areas which is full of bustling hotels and stores. When visiting this island in Hawaii I definitely recommend hiring a car and driving around. Oahu is only small so this could be done in just a day trip but hopefully you have a little more time to explore. If your goal is to visit the North Shore there are a lot of lovely little stops on the way. From famous fish taco food trucks, small towns and beaches there is plenty to look at as you drive north. But my favourite stop along the way has to be Byodo-In Temple. Byodo-In Temple is located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Kaneohe and it only takes about 30 minutes to drive from Waikiki.
Byodo-In Temple is actually a small scale replica of a temple with the same name that was established in Uji, Japan over 950 years ago. Byodo-In Temple was built in Kaneohe to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants arriving in Hawaii. Byodo-In Temple is a non practising Buddhist temple and is the most magnificent place for everyone to visit and gives you the opportunity to take some time out in such a peaceful environment. I must admit the surrounding scenery is just as breathtaking as the temple itself. The mountains create the perfect backdrop while the gardens and lake are home to beautiful wildlife such as peacocks, swans, turtles and of course koi fish.
If you would like to feel like you are lost in Japan you are allowed to enter the grounds from 9am - 5pm daily and there is an admission fee of $3USD per adult, $2USD for senior citizens and $1USD per child. This must be paid in cash.
To find out more information, look at videos or photos and to see a map you can visit the official website here: Byodo-In Temple
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