Sanjusangendo Temple (三十三間堂) is a completely breathtaking temple containing one thousand life-size, golden Kannon statues. This place really has to be seen to be believed, and of course photos are prohibited!
Budget travel tips
- If you don’t have a Kyoto bus pass, you can walk here (see below).
- Come early to avoid the tour buses.
How to get there
By bus, go to Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae on bus routes 100, 206 or 208.
To walk from Kyoto station, take the Karasuma (North) exit and you will see Kyoto Tower. Take a right turn down the main street outside the station (Shiokoji Dori) and walk down, walking over a river, until you get to Sanjusangendo Temple on the left. It takes about 20 minutes.
By train, take the Keihan Main Line to Shichijo station. It’s a short walk from here.
Information
Opening time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Winter 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Cost: Adults 500 yen, High School Children 400 yen, Elementary age 300 yen
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