Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
愛宕念仏寺
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Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

📜 Peaceful Buddhist temple in Kyoto, nestled atop a hill with over 1,000 unique stone sculptures. Originally an eighth-century temple, rebuilt after a typhoon in the 1950s.
🔍 Famous for its collection of 1,200 unique Rakan statues.

Why Go

🗿 Explore 1,200 unique, moss-covered Rakan statues
🧘‍♀️ Experience a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path oasis
📸 Discover whimsical statues with humorous expressions

Why Avoid

🚌 Public transportation limited, car or cab recommended

Tips

🚶‍♀️ Start here then walk down to Arashiyama's bamboo forest
🔎 Play a game finding statues resembling your own face

Cost

💰 Admission 400 yen.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

🅿️ Parking

Parking lot for 10 cars available.

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