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| Kane'ohe |
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| Kane'ohe, a large Windward residential suburb, is nestled at the foot of misty Ko'olau Mountains. A must see is the Byodo-In Temple, which is a place of beauty and tranquility. Located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Byodo-In Temple is a replica of a temple in Japan and built in the shape of the Phoenix, a mystical bird representing life and spiritual hope. Inside the temple is the largest wooden Buddha hand carved in 900 years. The temple's garden, the largest of its kind outside of Japan, is designed to reflect traditional Japanese grace and serenity. The reflecting ponds that wind their way around the temple are home to more than 10,000 carp. It's common to see local wedding parties posing for photos throughout the grounds. Ho'omaluhia (to bring a about/cause peace and tranquility) Botanical Garden is a 400-acre expanse with a lake; campgrounds; walking trails and picnic areas; visitors' center complete with an exhibition hall used by local artists, workshop and botanical library; and the largest collection of tropical plants in the U.S. Walking tours led by trained volunteers are offered on the weekend. For an awe-inspiring view of Kane'ohe Bay, visit Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens. Take a tram ride through 725 acres of lush green foothills and rain forest or walk through a botanical garden with more than 75 kinds of trees, plants, fruits and flowers. Senator Hiram Fong, who served 17 years as the nation's first Asian-American senator, can be spotted daily working in the gardens. |
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