What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Fondato nel 751, questo antico tempio buddista custodisce Senju Kannon e ospita il famoso Hadaka Matsuri (Festival dei Nudi) ogni febbraio. Il tempio presenta strutture storiche tra cui una pagoda a tre piani, la porta Niomon e una campana coreana.

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 aprile 2026

Nearby Places

Saidai-ji Kannon-in(西大寺観音院)

Okayama, Okayama Prefecture

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