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Sanjūsangen-dō
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Maik
October 27, 2019
Hiking
The Sanjusangendo Temple in eastern Kyoto is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, goddess of mercy. The temple was founded in 1164 and rebuilt a century later, after the original structure was destroyed in a fire.
At 120 meters, the temple hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan.
At 120 meters, the temple hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan.
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•Wiro L.
February 12, 2020
Hiking
The spectacular Sanjusangendo Temple of Kyoto, built in the 12th century, houses 1001 carved wooden statues of Kannon - the Buddhist goddess of mercy - arranged in rows in the …
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•Chris
July 28, 2019
Cycling
You can park your bikes right in front of the enty of the temple. In the inside of the hall with the thousand life-sized statues you are not allowed to to take photos, but outside its ok.
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