The Valley of the Temples is a large memorial park located off Kahekili Highway, about forty minutes from the Ko Olina Paradise Villas and Resort. The park is dedicated to both remembrance and healing. In addition to traditional cemetery grounds, the park has a peaceful landscape with open grassy spaces, water fountains, and the Byodo-In Temple.
The Byodo-In Temple is dedicated to the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii who arrived in the 1860s. The non-practicing Buddhist temple is often used as a site for key celebrations and observances, including weddings, memorials, and general meditation.
The Valley of the Temples park also hosts periodic events designed to help visitors connect to nature and process grief. For more information or a schedule of events, check out http://www.valley-of-the-temples.com/.
