Sanjusangendo is probably the most challenging and yet rewarding travel article I have ever written. It’s challenging because photography is prohibited inside the temple, so I didn’t have many photos to use. However, it’s also rewarding because I was able to capture some shots from the outside…XD Anyway, before entering Sanjusangendo, I recommend reading the manga “Acala, the Immovable King” (rated R) and “”Peacock King””. Why? Because the deities and monsters inside the temple are depicted in these manga.
Exit of Sanjusangendo, you need to walk a little further ahead for the entrance (you cannot enter from here) at the doorway.
Doorway
In the middle of the day, there weren’t many people around.
Ticket, ￥600
Introduction
The goal is only one, which is Sanjusangendo.
Because photography is not allowed inside, I had to take photos outside.
Anyway, I just took a couple of rounds and casually snapped some photos. Everyone can just take a casual look~
The statue of a human face and animal body on the pillar… This is very unique~
Above are the photos of the surroundings of Sanjusangendo. As for what’s inside, there are 1,001 statues of Kannon. When they are all displayed together, it is quite spectacular. Another thing worth appreciating is the Wind God, Thunder God, and the Twenty-Eight Attendants. As for Shintoism in Japan, I don’t understand it, so I can’t suggest which books or resources to learn from. If you’re interested, you can take a look at Wikipedia.
If you want to know more about the inside of Sanjusangendo, there is a more detailed introduction here, please refer to the Youtube video.
For more Kyoto attractions, please refer to the Kansai attractions page.
Sanjusangendo (Official Website)
Ticket Prices: Adults ¥600, High School Students/Middle School Students ¥400, Elementary School Students ¥300
Address: 657 Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City
Transportation Options:
1. Take Kyoto City Bus No. 100, 206, or 208 and get off at “Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae” stop. It is a 1-minute walk from there.
2. Take the Keihan Electric Railway and get off at “Shichijo” station. It is a 7-minute walk from the station.
Map:
『Original Source：https://nicklee.tw/1002/』
