Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
A Tendai Buddhist temple located in Sagano in Kyoto Prefecture that has attracted many faithful since the Heian period (794–1185) for providing protection against misfortune. The temple gained its name, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, from the priest Senkan, who was ordered to restore the temple after it was damaged by the flooding of the Kamo River and who constantly intoned the nenbutsu prayer. The temple’s principle object of worship is a thousand-armed figure of Kannon warding away evil. The grounds are filled with 1,200 arhat figures, each with a differing expression. Surrounded by Japanese irises in spring and autumn foliage in fall, the sight of these friendly statues brings comfort to visitors.
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- Address
- Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sagatorimotofukatanichou 2-5 Map
- Phone
- 0752851549
- Hours
- [Worship times]8:00-16:30
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
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[Admission fee to worship]
[Adult] 300yen
[Small/Junior High School Students] Free - Parking Lot
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Available (10spaces)
* Sightseeing bus ride Not available - Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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- Favourite Temple in Kyoto
- Located a bit away from the center of Arashiyama, maybe 15-20 minutes walk, but it is totally worth it. Such a calm place, without crowds of tourists.
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- Unique temple off the beaten path
- This temple is further away and is less frequented by visitors. It can be reached by bus (1 per hour) or a 1,000 yen taxi ride from the JR Saga-Arashiyama station.Despite the area being small, I...
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- A special temple near Arashiyama
- This is recommended because there are few tourists even in the season and you can see it slowly. The more than 500 Rakan statues are interesting because each has a different face and belongings.It...
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