This temple also known as Kannon, one thousand standing statues of different gods and one gigantic statue placed in the centre. The statues are made of Japanese cypress wood. most of them made in 12 th century. several gods are portrayed and reminds us about hindu gods back home.

This is a must see if you are visiting Kyoto. This temple holds the most beautiful golden statues… Each carved over hundreds of years. The perimeter is extremely well-maintained and unique in many ways. Inside can’t be rivaled, so I’d highly recommend you visit. We were not disappointed.

Came here as part of guided tour of Kyoto. We had never seen anything like this place - 1000 statues of Buddha each with slightly different facial features. The other statues of gods were quite scary with piercing eyes. Well worth a visit if visiting Kyoto. My husband was disappointed that photography was not allowed within the temple.

This place doesn’t seem to be as well known as some other Kyoto temples but it was probably my favorite. The 1,001 statues of Kannon plus assorted others was a magnificent sight. English signage was plentiful and very informative. This temple should definitely be on a short list of important Kyoto tourist sights.

There are just too many spectacular temples and sites to visit in Kyoto, in the short time most people have available. We were happy to visit several of the best, but particularly happy that we didn’t miss stopping at Sanjusangendo. It may not look like much in the pictures, but the wooden statues inside are one of the most remarkable things you will ever see…..and there are far more than 1001..we counted.

This temple does not look anything special initially and then you remove your shoes and go inside. WOW! It was quite overwhelming to see the 1001 golden statues of kannon inside. The gold has largely worn away but they are still visually stunning. The wooden floors or ‘nightingale floors’ as they are called were designed to squeak to warn of invaders and it’s quite an experience to hear the noise they make. No photography is allowed inside and largely people were very respectful of this. There is also a short film of the annual archery competition which is held each new year which is worth a watch.

I took City Bus #17 from the Kyoto Station to reach this attraction. It is located across from the National Museum. Entrance fee is 600 yen per person. Outside: There are 2 beautiful Japanese Gardens outside. I took pictures of these gardens and the buildings near them. Inside: Visitors have to take off their shoes at the entrance of the building. On display are various statutes of the Warrior Gods and their poses. Behind them are many statutes of Buddhas. Also on display are some swords, big statue of Buddha, archery stuffs, etc. Taking photos here is not allowed!

This was a late addition to our itinerary and I’m so glad we went. The statues of Kannon are so spectacular and much larger than we thought. It’s quite difficult to take it all in - the hall goes on forever and there are other statues of deities with descriptions of each dotted along the walkway. Please be respectful and do not take photos - there a cctv cameras that will catch you if you break the rules. It was nice not to have to push through a crowd of selfie hunters and Instagram fanatics and to be able to just view them. It also has a pretty garden of course!

- the gardens, the hall, and the 1001 Buddhas too! Gorgeous, beautiful, but also spiritually extremely powerful. For me, especially the main center image is sublime, perhaps my favorite Buddha incarnation in Kyoto. Three purchasing recommendations, even if this sounds skewed: The incense sticks that have the same smell as those used here (brings back the memory, helps the recollection); the ancient amulet against headaches (the oldest one the temple offers); and a Kannon silkscreen triptych-like image right from the sanctuary. Thank me later, as they say :-)

This was one of the first temples we visited on our tour. We were impressed with the size and layout of the sight, but having first seen the Golden Pavilion Temple, it paled in comparison. Our tour also visited this location during Golden Week, which we had no idea how much more crowded everything would be as it is a time of celebration and travel by the Japanese people.