basic information

Sanjusangendo is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The temple was founded in 1164 and its present structures date from 1266.

The main hall, which houses the statues, is with over 100 meters Japan's longest wooden structure. In its center sits one large Kannon, flanked on each side by 500 smaller statues, standing in neat rows side by side, each as tall as a human being.

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how to get there

Sanjusangendo is a 15 to 20 minute walk or a short bus ride (lines 100, 206 or 208) from Kyoto Station.

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hours and fees

Hours:	8:00 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:00 from Nov 16 to Mar 31) Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	600 yen

news and reports

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travel community

Popularity of Sanjusangendo:
Users who have been to Kyoto: 1962
Users who have been to Sanjusangendo: 362

14th of 46 most visited sights in Kyoto.
55th of 557 most visited sights nationwide.

Ratings for Sanjusangendo:

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User Rating (by 229 users):	90/100	highly recommended

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hotels & ryokan

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