Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
Japanese name：
愛宕念仏寺
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Main Image 1,200 Rakan Stone Statues Category Other
Impression TagsWarmthPeacefulnessDepth
DescriptionAbout 1,200 stone Rakan figures fill the grounds of Otagi Nenbutsuji. During the temple’s restoration, ordinary worshippers carved the statues themselves over roughly ten years from 1980 under the guidance of Buddhist sculptor and priest Nishimura Kocho. Each figure is different—smiling, praying, holding instruments or posing playfully—creating a rare devotional landscape in which the Buddha’s disciples feel vividly human and approachable. Though modern, the ensemble was born directly from communal participation and prayer and has no close parallel in Kyoto.
Basic Information
Spot ID
7737
Temple / Site
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
Visiting Area
Temple Grounds
Visiting Status
Open for regular viewing (9:00–16:00; closed Wednesdays and Saturdays)
Address
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨鳥居本深谷町2-5
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