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Sanjusangendo

Sanjusangendo houses 1,001 golden statues of the thousand-armed Kannon, arranged in Japan's longest wooden building (120 meters). A breathtaking sight and one of Kyoto's most powerful spiritual experiences.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
600 JPY~600 $
Child
300 JPY~300 $
Student
400 JPY~400 $

Adults ¥600, students ¥400, children ¥300

Best Time to Visit

Any time of year. Avoid weekends for fewer crowds. Photography is not permitted inside the temple

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
gift shop

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Monday08:30 — 17:00
Tuesday08:30 — 17:00
Wednesday08:30 — 17:00
Thursday08:30 — 17:00
Friday08:30 — 17:00
Saturday08:30 — 17:00
Sunday08:30 — 17:00

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The name means 'Hall of 33 Intervals', referring to the spaces between the support pillars. The number 33 is sacred in Buddhism, as Bodhisattva Kannon can transform into 33 different forms.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather14°
54%5 м/с
Todayweather14°4°
Tomorrowweather9°2°
Monweather11°2°
Tueweather7°-1°
Wedweather3°-3°
Thuweather2°-2°
Friweather4°-4°
6°
0°Jan
7°
0°Feb
11°
2°Mar
17°
7°Apr
23°
12°May
25°
17°Jun
29°
21°Jul
31°
22°Aug
26°
18°Sep
21°
13°Oct
15°
7°Nov
8°
2°Dec

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