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Kyoto: 1,001 Kannon Statues at Sanjūsangen-dō Temple

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is $148 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Unlike typical Kyoto temple visits, this guided tour of Sanjūsangen-dō offers rare insight into one of Japan’s most mysterious and visually stunning sacred spaces. While photography is not allowed inside, our expert guide brings the hidden stories of the temple to life — from the purpose of its 1,001 golden Kannon statues to the meaning behind the number 33 and the origins of this awe-inspiring structure.

This tour is designed for curious minds. You won’t just walk through the temple — you’ll understand it.

With a compact 1.5-hour format, it’s the perfect addition to your Kyoto itinerary, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler seeking something truly unique.

Activity location

  • Sanjusangendo Temple
    • 657 Sanjusangendo Mawaricho, Higashiyama-Ku,
    • 605-0941, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 参拝入場口
    • Sanjusangendomawari
    • 605-0941, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: 1,001 Kannon Statues at Sanjūsangen-dō Temple
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
$148.10 x 1 Adult$148.10
Total
Price is $148.10
Until Thu, Oct 23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1.5-hour guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance Fee

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sanjusangendo Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover one of Kyoto’s most powerful and overlooked spiritual sites. Sanjūsangen-dō may look simple from the outside, but inside you’ll find a stunning sight: 1,000 life-sized golden statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, arranged in perfect rows across five tiers. At the center stands a massive Thousand-Armed Kannon, radiating calm and awe. The name "Sanjūsangen-dō" refers to the hall’s length — 33 ken (around 60 meters). Photography is not allowed inside, making a guided tour the best way to truly understand its scale, symbolism, and beauty. Join our 1.5-hour tour to explore the hidden meanings behind this sacred space and experience a side of Kyoto that most travelers miss.

Location

Activity location

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    Sanjusangendo Temple
    • 657 Sanjusangendo Mawaricho, Higashiyama-Ku,
    • 605-0941, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    参拝入場口
    • Sanjusangendomawari
    • 605-0941, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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