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"The statuary hall at Sanjusangendo contains 1,001 gold statues of the thousand-armed Kannon—some dating from the temple’s founding in 1164—and I found the aura of deep spirituality and tangible, near-millennium history particularly impressive, even if photography is not allowed. " - Jessica Kozuka Jessica Kozuka Jessica Kozuka is a Japan-based freelance writer with nearly 20 years of experience. Her work has appeared in publications such as Wine Spectator, Travel + Leisure, CNN Travel, and The Japan Times. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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1001 gold statues of Kannon in Japan's longest wooden hall

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1001 gold statues of Kannon in Japan's longest wooden hall

1001 statues

kannon statues

no photography

golden statues

wooden statues

japanese cypress

wind god

thunder god

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Afar

657 Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0941, Japan Get directions

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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