Sanjusangendo
Introduction
In 1164, Emperor Go-Shirakawa ordered the construction of Sanjusangendo by Minamoto no Yoshiie. Stretching 125 meters from north to south and divided by pillars, it is one of the longest wooden structures in the world. The main hall features a central seated statue of the Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon, surrounded by 1,001 additional seated statues of the same deity. Flanking these are 28 standing statues of deities such as wind and thunder gods. Rengeo-in (Lotus King Temple), as Sanjusangendo is also known, is famous for its “archery competition,” with an annual ceremonial event held on January 15.
Transportation
Take the Keihan Electric Railway to Shichijo Station and walk for about 3 minutes; or take the city bus to the Museum/Sanjusangendo-mae stop.
Kyoto, Japan
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