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The tombstones are up to 900 years old and I heard they were for people that died with no family. There is definitely a somber, reverent atmosphere here and ...
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ˇ Review by srshana
Well worth the visit. Quite small -- some beautiful sections.Uniquely Japanese -- a shrine that somehow blends Shinto and Buddhist religions ! Date of ...
Feb 5, 2024 ˇ I really recommend the Adashino Nenbutsu-ji temple to ppl who want to see a non-crowded bamboo grove! I went on a Friday afternoon during the ...
Adashino Nenbutsuji
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Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. In 811 Kūkai is said to have founded a temple, then Honen altered it to the present Nenbutsuji.
Address: 17番地 Sagatoriimoto Adashinocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8436, Japan
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Tue
Phone: +81 75-861-2221
Mar 25, 2018 ˇ It's an enjoyable experience, and one apropos of contemporary Japanese culture. When we visited Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple in 2018, we noticed ...
Aug 8, 2023 ˇ It is mainly known for its cemetery with an ancient section, home to 8,000 Buddhist statuettes and stupa erected in homage to the souls of the ...
A touching temple at the top of the Arashiyama sightseeing district, you'll find 8000 Buddhist statues here placed in memory of those who died without kin.
Additionally, the temple's surrounding bamboo groves create a stunning backdrop, especially ethereal during the early morning mist or the late afternoon light.
The most unusual feature of this temple is its cemetery, where about 8,000 stone images stand, a solemn sea of silent mourners. The statues honor the many ...
Jul 1, 2024 ˇ A Buddhist temple built on the outskirts of Kyoto to honour the nameless dead. It was built in an area where people used to abandon bodies.
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Aug 26, 2017 ˇ The entrance fee is just 300 yen, and worth the visit to see these humorous looking statues. Below is the path I walked from Gioji to Adashino ...