Must-seeReligious & Spiritual
Sanjūsangendō Temple/1001 Statues
Sanjūsangen-dō · 605-0941
Rating
4.7(17,208)
Typical visit
1h
With kids
Suitable
Admission
< €10/pers
About
Buddhist temple housing 1,001 wooden statues of Kannon goddess standing in rows.
The 120-meter-long main hall displays 1,001 gilded wooden Kannon sculptures arranged in lines. A monumental central statue is flanked by 28 guardian figures. Gardens surround this 12th-century temple, one of Kyoto's most striking sights.
What we love
Mixed indoor/outdoorKid-friendly (6-12 yrs)Architectural / AestheticIndoorAdultsLight (easy walking)OutdoorBudget (<€10/pers)No booking neededHistoric / HeritageYear-roundSelf-guided visitPhotogenic / InstagrammableCouples / RomanticSolo travelerWith friends / GroupMultigenerational familiesRegional must-seeMedium (1-2h)Peaceful / QuietEducational / EnrichingSpiritual / Meditative
Opening hours
Monday
08:30 – 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 – 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 – 17:00
Thursday
08:30 – 17:00
Friday
08:30 – 17:00
Saturday
08:30 – 17:00
Sunday
08:30 – 17:00
Location
657 Sanjūsangendōmawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0941, JaponDirections
Reviews
4.7
17,208 reviews
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