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Sanjusangendo

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Sanjusangendo

三十三間堂

Kyoto · Kansai

Sanjusangendo is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. The hall itself is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture, stretching over 120 meters in length.

Why we picked it

Many visitors to Kyoto focus on more famous temples like Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari, overlooking this remarkable site.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.7· 17,220 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Shichijō Station · 7 min walk

Today

8:30–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Kyoto Station · ~7 min by car

Tags

templehistory

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