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Sanjusangendo Temple
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Sanjusangendo, known as Rengeo-in, is located in eastern Tokyo. The temple has 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The statue of the main deity was created by Kamakura sculptor Tankei and it is considered as a National Treasure of Japan.
The temple was founded in 1164 and it was rebuilt after a century when the original structure was destroyed in a fire.
The Sanjusangendo is Japan's longest wooded structure measuring 120 meters long.
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Things to see
1001 statues of Kannon
Long Sanjusangendo temple
Travel Notes
it is a five minute walk from Shichijo Station along the Keihan Line. Alternatively, it takes about twenty minutes to walk there from Kyoto Station.
Admission
Open everyday. Admission fee is 600 yen.
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