Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple
In Japanese: 西大寺
A temple said to date from 751 and the stage of the Eyo naked festival, one of Japan's three strangest festivals. The stone gate, Nio gate and three-storied pagoda are old highlights.
Saidaiji Eyo: Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property; Korean bronze bell: Important Cultural Property
Nearby
- Okayama Castle ≈ 30 min by car
- Okayama Korakuen Garden ≈ 30 min by car
- Ushimado Olive Garden ≈ 30 min by car
- Inujima Island ≈ 35 min by car
- Imbe (Bizen Pottery Town) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min walk from JR Saidaiji Station (Ako Line)
- Fee
- Grounds free; inside the Main Hall and Goosho-den ¥500
- Good to know
- Grounds open 24 hours; hall interiors 9:00–16:00; open every day. Access is restricted during festivals
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info