What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Dieser alte buddhistische Tempel wurde 751 gegründet, beherbergt Senju Kannon und ist Austragungsort des berühmten Hadaka Matsuri (Nacktes Festival) jeden Februar. Der Tempel verfügt über historische Bauwerke, darunter eine dreistöckige Pagode, das Niomon-Tor und eine koreanische Glocke.

Why you should go

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Saidai-ji Kannon-in was founded in 751 and is an ancient Buddhist temple dedicated to Senju Kannon (Thousand-armed Kannon).

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Location

3-chōme-8-8 Saidaijinaka, Higashi-ku, Okayama 704-8116, Japan

How do I visit?

Admission

Free

Location

Know before you go

Plan extra time in February if you want to see the temple's best-known event, the Hadaka Matsuri festival.
If visiting in February, expect major crowds during Hadaka Matsuri (Eyo); go outside festival dates for a quieter temple visit.

Facilities

Parking

Did You Know?

Fascinating facts about this place

Saidai-ji Kannon-in was founded in 751 and is an ancient Buddhist temple dedicated to Senju Kannon (Thousand-armed Kannon).

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Last updated: 9. April 2026

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Saidai-ji Kannon-in(西大寺観音院)

Okayama, Okayama Prefecture

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