How to Visit the Sanjūsangen-dō Temple – Kyoto, Japan
About the Sanjūsangen-dō Temple
The Sanjūsangen-dō Temple was one of the most spectacular places I have seen. The temple is easily accessible from Kyoto Station via the Keihan Main Line. Get off at Shichijo Station and follow the signs to the temple. It took about 10 minutes to walk from the train station. There is a ¥600 fee ($5.30) to enter the temple.
The Sanjūsangen-dō Temple was completed in 1164 and rebuilt in 1266 after a devastating fire. Although there are gardens and other attractions outside the temple, it is the inside of the temple that is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. Inside the temple is an army of 1001 Armed Kannon. These soldiers guard the central statue of an 11 foot tall seated Senju Kannon. According to the pamphlet that was given to us upon entering, 124 of the statues are from the original temple and were saved from the fire. The other 877 were reconstructed after the fire between 1266 and 1299.
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My Visit to the Sanjūsangen-dō Temple
Before entering the temple, visitors must remove their shoes and place them in a cubby that corresponds with a letter and number on their receipt. There are no pictures allowed inside of the temple. As I walked in, there were numerous signs stating that cameras must be put away and that they would be checked on the way out. I understood since this was an active place of worship, but I was disappointed because I wanted to show my readers the inside. I was able to find pictures online, but they do not show how spectacular the interior of the temple was.
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