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The 13C Sanjusangen-do Temple is an unadorned wooden structure that stretches out over 120m. In contrast to this austere external appearance is the incredible extravaganza inside. In the dim lighting you can make out 1 001 statues of the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon, all pressed up together, hands joined, faces ecstatic, forming a dense crowd that is dripping with gold. At their feet, the 28 guardian deities, all scrutinising you with their crystal eyes, are quite disturbing.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide268 m - Kyoto
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- The Green Guide1.25 km - Karasuma Shichi-jo Agaru, Shimogyo-ku 16-15, Kyoto
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Where to sleepnearby
- From JP¥13,500三十三間堂近くのカノンハウス Kanon House102 m - Higashiyama-ku Tatsumicho 588-9, Kyoto
- From JP¥8,100SANZEN YA Kyoto さんぜんやきょうと- Cozy Art space for lover of travel -154 m - Higashiyama-ku Makitacho 549-7, Kyoto
- From JP¥10,700Kyo-Anthu Inn171 m - Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 7-19, Kyoto
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Where to eatnearby
- Higashiyama Yoshihisa$$$$MICHELIN 2024506 m - 422 Myohoimmaekawacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Kako Okamoto$$$MICHELIN 2024620 m - 470-4 Tokiwacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Hakuzan$$$MICHELIN 2024733 m - 52-17 Imagumano Kitahiyoshicho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
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