Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple

Japanese name： 西大寺観音院
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Main Image Kongo Rikishi Statues (Agyo and Ungyo) Category Tenbu (Deva)

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The Kongo Rikishi statues of Agyo and Ungyo stand on either side of the Nio Gate at Saidaiji Kannon-in. According to temple tradition, the gate was built in 1740 and bears a repair inscription dated 1770; it is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. One of the largest three-bay, single-entrance two-story gates in Okayama Prefecture, it combines Japanese and Zen-style architectural elements, with the two guardian figures protecting the temple precincts from either side. The temple grounds are generally accessible from outside 24 hours a day, allowing the statues to be viewed from the gate exterior.

Basic Information

Spot ID 8426
Temple / Site Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple
Visiting Area Nio Gate
Visiting Status Viewable at all times from the temple grounds (exterior of the Nio Gate; access may be restricted during events)
Address 岡山県岡山市東区西大寺中3-8-8

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