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Wakayama: Discover the Sacred Beauty of Kimiidera

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is £87 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
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Overview

Explore the serene beauty of Kimiidera Temple, a sacred site nestled on the slopes of Wakayama Bay. Founded in 770, this temple invites you to connect with its rich history and artistic treasures. As you traverse the gentle Kechien-zaka, your guide shares captivating tales of Enma Daiō and the pilgrims who sought solace here. Experience the peace of the Main Hall, where you can offer incense before the compassionate Kannon, and marvel at the intricate sculptures in the Daikōmyō-den hall. This one-hour tour is a profound journey through spirituality and artistry in western Japan.

  • Discover the historical significance of Kimiidera Temple, a key site in the Saigoku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage
  • Learn about the temple’s founding and its connection to ancient spiritual practices
  • Enjoy the tranquility of the Main Hall and the stunning Thousand-armed Eleven-faced Kannon
  • Choose your starting point: either Kimiidera Temple or Kimiidera Station for easy access
Activity location
  • Kimiidera Temple
    • 1201 Kimiidera,
    • 641-0012, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Romon
    • Kimiidera
    • 641-0012, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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From Kimiidera Temple
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

From Kimiidera Temple
Starting point:
Romon, Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-0012, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
£87.09 x 1 Adult£87.09
Total
Price is £87.09
Until Tue, 27 Jan
From Kimiidera Station
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

From Kimiidera Station
Starting point:
Kimiidera Station, Mikazura, Wakayama, 641-0011, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
£112.99 x 1 Adult£112.99
Total
Price is £112.99
Until Tue, 27 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kimiidera Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Viewing of the Thousand-armed Eleven-faced Kannon
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to Kimiidera Temple
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kimiidera Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Overlooking Wakayama Bay, Kimiidera Temple has been a spiritual haven for over 1,200 years. Founded in 770 as the second site of the Saigoku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, it embodies Japan’s deep Buddhist heritage and serene artistry. The name, meaning “Temple of the Three Springs,” comes from sacred wells symbolising purification. Visitors climb the gentle Kechien-zaka, once walked by pilgrims, and reach the Main Hall, where incense drifts before Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Mercy. In the Daikōmyō-den Hall, graceful Buddhist statues reflect centuries of faith and craftsmanship, highlighted by the majestic Thousand-armed Eleven-faced Kannon, radiating boundless compassion. Known also for early-blooming cherry blossoms and sea views, Kimiidera offers both spiritual depth and natural beauty. Whether you start from Kimiidera Station or meet directly at the temple gate, this tour reveals the quiet harmony between belief, art, and landscape that defines Japan’s sacred heart.

Location

Activity location
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    Kimiidera Temple
    • 1201 Kimiidera,
    • 641-0012, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Romon
    • Kimiidera
    • 641-0012, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kimiidera Station
    • Mikazura
    • 641-0011, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan

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