Sazaedo Temple

The temple with indoor slopes that twist around like a sazae (turban shell). This is a unique temple with a shape of a double helix

Built in 1796, Sazaedo rises 16.5m in the air. The inside of the temple contains a double spiral staircase so that worshipers can tour through the facility without running into each other. This is a temple with a truly unusual construction that stands out in the world.

Business Hours

April-November 8:15am – dusk December-March 9:00am – 4:00pm

Price

Adults: 400 yen University/High school students: 300 yen Junior high/Elementary school students: 200 yen Preschoolers(with parental guidance): Free

Address

Bentenshita, Yahata, Ikkimachi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima

Phone

(0242) 22-3163

Website

https://aizuwakamatsu.mylocal.jp/en_US/trip/spot-list/-/spotdetail/spotinfo/1000000002/3999496

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