... are, I'd say that Byodo-In rivals any of them, if not more. The Phoenix Hall, being in a nice little lake of its own and actually accessible (not like the somewhat gaudy and overvisited Kinkaku-ji) is charming and nice, and the museum attached to the Byodo- In has some stunning artwork. The walk from the train station to Byodo-In takes you past the line of old teashops, which are extremely...