Valley of the Temples-Oahu - KMB Travel Blog

Best kept secret of Oahu

The memorial park is easy to get to from Honolulu by taking Route 63, Likelike Highway and turning left on Route 83 on the windward (eastern) side of the island. The 1968 replica of the 11th century Buddhist temple complex was our main reason to visit this area.

2015 OAHU 650 — The area is a memorial for many religions.

2015 OAHU 631 — This is a replica, but still very gorgeous.

You will immediately realize it is a huge memorial park with various statues from all different types of religions. Plots are still for sale and you can wind up the hill to see the newest area, Ocean Terrance.

2015 OAHU 626 — It is quite beautiful, even for a cemetery.

The non-working Buddhist Temple is an outstanding piece of architecture. Inside the temple is about a ten foot Buddha statue sitting on a gold leaf. There is a small fee at the entrance, but it is well worth the cost to see this interesting complex.

2015 Hawaii 7D 1135 — A large statue of Buddha adorns inside the temple.

A pond filled with Koi fish, a bamboo forest and a small shop with bathrooms are on the premise.

2015 Hawaii 7D 1149 — People have been carving their names into the bamboo for years.

Most children, and some adults, will ring “the Sacred Bell.” Most people will also take off their shoes by entering the Temple out of respect, and rightfully so.