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Majestic Sanmon Gate
Category

Sightseeing

Price

¥500

Est. Duration

0-30m

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The Giant Sanmon Gate (22 meters high), often seen in movies such as Lost in Translation, stands at the entryway to the Nanzen-ji Temple complex. Built-in 1628, the gate holds importance within Japanese Buddhism and also offers a beautiful view of Kyoto upon climbing the stairs (with an admission fee). I think it is totally worth it, not only for the view but also because the hall on the inside of the gate is really beautiful.

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