Sanjusangendo Temple
4 expert reviews
“One of Kyoto's most awe-inspiring spectacles, this 400-foot-long hall holds 1,000 golden statues of the many-limbed Kannon.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"One of the most visually stunning sights I've seen in a Japanese temple." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"At nearly 400 feet, Sanjusangendo Hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan...recent travelers are consistently blown away by Sanjusangendo and its statues, calling it "amazing" and "thrilling"" Full review