Sanjūsangendō Temple: Kyoto’s Temple of 1,001 Mysteries

Put this near the top of your list of places to visit in Kyoto. The main hall is literally longer than two football fields, and you can see those serious-looking guardian statues. They’re not even just looking mean but are personified by different individuals who are posed to leap out from their pedestals.

Looking for unique Things to do in Kyoto? Come here on a winter morning when the sun peeks through the windows and lights up all that gold. Pure magic. It’s a place you must put on your list when booking our Japan Tour Packages. Trust us, there’s nothing quite like it anywhere else in Japan.

History and Significance of Sanjūsangendō Temple Kyoto 

This Buddhist temple in Kyoto is famous for having 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. Each statue is made from Japanese cypress and exudes individuality, making this temple a marvel of Buddhist art. Its long wooden hall stretches over 120 meters, the longest of its kind in Japan, and testifies to ancient Japanese craftsmanship.

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