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Kimiidera Temple
紀三井寺Wakayama · Kansai
Kimiidera is a hillside temple above Wakayama city, reached by a steep 231-step stone stairway that opens at the top onto a wide view over Wakayama Bay. It takes its name from the three sacred wells on its grounds and holds a large gilded Kannon statue. Its cherry trees are traditionally among the first in the Kansai region to bloom, in late March.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 3,335 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Nearest station
- Kimiidera Station · 12 min walk
- Website
- kimiidera.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–17:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 24m by car
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