Adashino Nenbutsu-ji, Kyoto
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a 9th century Buddhist temple established by the famous priest Kukai for praying for the dead.
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a 9th century Buddhist temple established by the famous priest Kukai for praying for the dead. The grounds of the temple have more than 8000 stone Buddhist statues and several pagodas in memory of those whose mortal remains were found here.
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Adashino Nenbutsu-ji and Nearby Sights on Map
Gio-ji Temple
Gio-ji is a small Shingon temple with a moss garden
Takiguchi-dera Temple
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Nison-in Temple
The Nison-in houses 2 ancient sculptures of Buddha – Shaka Nyorai and the Amitabha Tathagata
Jojakkoji Temple
The Jojakkoji Temple is known for its autumn colors
Senko-ji
The Senko-ji Temple was built as a memorial temple in 1614 for those who died while working on dams and other projects by local shipping magnate Suminokura Ryoi
Seiryō-ji
The Seiryo-ji Temple houses a standing wooden statue of Shakyamuni which is a Japanese National Treasure for its historical significance and unique style of sculpture with complex internal structure
Hokyo-in
Hokyo-in is a 11th century Rinzai temple in Arashiyama that has the graves of the court's enemies in the 14th century
Hozu River
Ōkōchi Sansō
The lovely mountain retreat of Ōkōchi Sansō in Arashiyama was the home and garden of Japanese period film actor Denjirō Ōkōchi