Sanbutsudo

This building that forms the hondo (main hall) of Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple is the largest wooden structure in Nikkonsan. Said to have been founded in 848 by Ennin (Jikaku Daishi) a high priest of the Tendai sect, the temple appearance is influenced by the style of esoteric Buddhism in the Tendai sect, an unusual form even in Japan. The temple enshrines the “Three Divine Manifestations of Nikko” which also correspond to Nikko’s three mountains: Senjukannon, the Thousand-armed Buddha, Amida Nyorai, the Amida Buddha, and Batoukannon, the Horse-headed Buddha. *Due to ongoing repairs at Sambutsudo, only some may be seen. Visitors can observe the restoration work from the observation tour passageway (elevated corridor).

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Sannai 2300 wheel in Oji Map
Area: Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Area
Phone: 0288540531
Hours: [Apr.- Oct.]8:00-17:00
[Nov.- Mar.]8:00-16:00
※Gates shut 30 minutes before Information desk closed
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Single admission fee ticket (Sanbutsu-do)] Adults 400 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 200 yen
[Rinnoji Temple ticket (Sanbutsu-do, Taiyu-in)] Adults 900 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 400 yen
[Sanbutsu-do/Treasure Hall set ticket] Adults 500 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students300yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Telephone Contact information:0288-54-0531 (Representative)
*For wheelchair entry, please inquire
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (inquiry required)
Infant friendly: Available