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Sanjusangen-do 三十三間堂

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Sanjusangen-do today

  • What it is: A temple hall about 120 m long holding 1,001 life-size gilded statues of the thousand-armed Kannon in rows.
  • Getting there: City Bus 100, 206 or 208 from Kyoto Station to Sanjusangendo-mae, about 10 minutes (¥230); or an 18-minute walk. Keihan Shichijo is 7 minutes' walk.
  • Hours: 1 Apr–15 Nov 8:30–17:00; 16 Nov–31 Mar 9:00–16:00. Entry ends 30 minutes before closing.
  • Admission: ¥600 adults, ¥400 junior/senior high, ¥300 elementary
  • Tip: Pair it with the Kyoto National Museum directly across the street.
Best timeGood any time of yearIndoors — good any time, including rainy days.

Checked against: 拝観 (visiting info) – Sanjusangendo (official) · Comfortable access to Higashiyama (Sanjusangen-do) · Getting Around Kyoto by Bus (Kyoto City Official Travel Guide). Check opening times and prices before you go.

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We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.