Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple
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Neighborhood: Western Kyoto
Western Kyoto is home to some of the city's best eccentricities. Kyoto's Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street takes visitors back in time to the Meiji Period, where old homes have been transformed into tea houses and eateries. Pleasure boats drift down the riverbank, under wooden bridges that beckon nature lovers to hiking trails and botanical walks. The area's famously tall bamboo groves, monkey park, and impressive vistas during the Hanami cherry blossom viewing season mean that it is busiest in warmer months, though also gorgeous in the fall, when the mountains and hills along the banks turn multi-colored. Historic and engaging, even the rail cars in Western Kyoto seek to exemplify its traditional nature and scenic beauty. Many people, including natives, come to visit the 1,200 rakan statues at the Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, which is still in use as a religious site.
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お遍路さん京都市
京都市27,193 contributions
The event was good, but there were some very big errors in the temple name, date, posting page, etc.
Aug 2023 • Friends
Today is the day of the Sento Kuyo, which is held only two days a year. It used to be held on August 22nd and 23rd every year to coincide with the traditional Kyoto event Jizobon, but at some point it was changed to the last Saturday and Sunday of August in order to attract more people. Traditional events should not be arbitrarily changed by frivolous people of later generations for the purpose of making money. It is extremely disrespectful and rude, and shows disrespect for gods and Buddhas. It should be returned to the original date of Jizobon, but there are some areas where frivolous and uneducated people in each region who do not understand the meaning of Jizobon and only care about children have arbitrarily changed it to Saturday or Sunday. Jizobon should always be held on August 22nd or 23rd. If I had to say, it should only be held on August 23rd based on the original circumstances. These days, even the boring "annual dramas" of government-sponsored TV stations are distorting history, or broadcasting their own theories as a publicity stunt, so it may be extremely difficult to operate it properly... But even so, this site with no self-help skills will probably nag me again and ultimately refuse to post, so I will post with that in mind, and I will ignore any trivial inquiries or requests for corrections and never take any action other than posting, so I will notify in advance the people at the help desk who have zero learning ability and cannot understand Japanese who are of no help at all. It seems that in order to post to this facility, the posting page will not appear unless you post in hiragana as "Adashino," but the temple stone monument is actually written as "Adashino." I understand that they are using hiragana because they cannot read this kanji because they cannot understand Japanese and have not studied it enough, but at least if they officially display it as Adashino, this page should appear. But even if I give you advice, it's a site that you won't even understand...
Written August 27, 2023
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Shana S
Switzerland89 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
If you've had enough of the crowds at the usual attractions and have enough time left, you could go to Adashino Nenbutsu-ji. Enough time because it's located a bit remotely. I hiked there most of the way (I'm sure there are easier ways to get there) and got lost a few times. The bamboo forest probably can't be compared to Arashiyama, but I had the small bamboo forest only for myself for a long time and took lots of pictures as I pleased. No crowds and good pictures without tourists getting in the way. The small temple and the cemetery were also unique and beautiful. The whole place had a serene, mystical feel to it. It was somehow different from other temples and shrines I have seen.
Written December 25, 2023
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EBernheim
London, UK23 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
We walked to this temple to primarily visit the small bamboo grove. Unfortunately this was closed for restoration. The temple itself is still beautiful with many ancient gravestones, but just be aware the bamboo grove might be closed when you come (I’m not sure how long the restorations will take).
Written March 27, 2018
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Kiwi_Bozza
London31 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
Sorry, this is a waste of time and 500 yen. If they advertised that there were no photos allowed before buying ticket I wouldn't dream of coming here (thanks lonely Planet...). Just don't bother.. The bamboo path is here, but a better one can be experienced for free closer to the train station.
Written May 23, 2016
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LaTinoco
California241 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Definitely put Adashino on your list. A while back, they gathered all the tomb stones dotting Arashiyama and brought them to this place. 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 it's a bit melancholy and leaves quite an impact when you walk in an see it all.
It's maybe a 15 minute beautiful walk to get to from the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. We did the Bamboo Forest at 7am, Otagi Nenbutsuji at 8am, and then backtracked to Adashino by 9am. You can take pictures from the edges which make amazing shots. Adashino is totally different from the usual temples and beautiful in a eerie, graveyard sorta way. If you go in late spring early summer, the stones really contrast sharply with the lush greenery of the Arashiyama hills. Beautiful place.
It's maybe a 15 minute beautiful walk to get to from the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. We did the Bamboo Forest at 7am, Otagi Nenbutsuji at 8am, and then backtracked to Adashino by 9am. You can take pictures from the edges which make amazing shots. Adashino is totally different from the usual temples and beautiful in a eerie, graveyard sorta way. If you go in late spring early summer, the stones really contrast sharply with the lush greenery of the Arashiyama hills. Beautiful place.
Written July 12, 2017
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georginamg
Rotterdam, The Netherlands81 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
I've seen a couple of dozen temples in Kyoto and this was my favourite. OK, it's away from Kyoto and it takes a bit of an effort to get there, by bus, bike or taxi but in the end it was so much worth the effort. Perhaps because it is away from Kyoto it is not crowded with tourists, so you can appreciate the calmness, harmony and peacefulness of a Buddhist temple without being hit by the selfie sticks or fighting for the best picture spots. Even the personnel of the temple are friendly!
Second, because of the combination of nature and human culture. It is located in a beautiful wooded area and includes an incredible bamboo forest uphill. Perfect for photos in the late afternoon, with beams of light filtering the giant bamboos in all directions. In terms of human-made artifacts, it includes hundred of small Buddha statues to commemorate the dead. They are so different to each other and it reflects not so much how the rich and powerful felt about their religion, as in other Kyoto temples, but how more or less plain people have been feeling about it for several hundreds of years. This place if amazing. If you're the kind of tourist that looks for sites off-the-beaten path, this is it!
Second, because of the combination of nature and human culture. It is located in a beautiful wooded area and includes an incredible bamboo forest uphill. Perfect for photos in the late afternoon, with beams of light filtering the giant bamboos in all directions. In terms of human-made artifacts, it includes hundred of small Buddha statues to commemorate the dead. They are so different to each other and it reflects not so much how the rich and powerful felt about their religion, as in other Kyoto temples, but how more or less plain people have been feeling about it for several hundreds of years. This place if amazing. If you're the kind of tourist that looks for sites off-the-beaten path, this is it!
Written November 24, 2015
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Alla K
Kyiv, Ukraine103 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
been there at the peak of momiji season, it's outstanding even for arashiyama. the temple has it's own bamboo forest which is far more interesting and less crowded than the famous one in sagano.
Written January 21, 2017
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Emma C
Godalming, UK3,049 contributions
Mar 2016
This place is definitely off the beaten track, but is totally worth the 20 min walk from Daikaku-ji. It has proper character and out the back is the best Bamboo Forest!
To get here, get a taxi from Arashiyama's main street or a bus to Daikakuji and then walk or get a taxi from there.
Just go...you'll love it.
To get here, get a taxi from Arashiyama's main street or a bus to Daikakuji and then walk or get a taxi from there.
Just go...you'll love it.
Written April 2, 2016
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Baldofafe
Vendas Novas, Portugal216 contributions
Aug 2019
A lovely 15 min walk from the bamboo forest it is a great temple to visit. Off the beaten path, with more than 7500 stone statues, it allows great photos. It also has a bamboo forest which allow pictures alone in a bamboo forest.
Written September 3, 2019
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Claudio
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France90 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Just as expensive as much larger and more beautiful temples. The collection of gravestones has a nice backstory, but it is not that impressive (and you are not supposed to take pictures). The bamboo forest has apparently been closed for months; maybe that would add to the value. The walk to get there from the tram/train stations is beautiful. In my opinion, it is better to walk 15 more minutes uphill for a nicer temple.
Written June 8, 2019
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If you have a map and don't wander for a too long time... about 30 minutes or so.
Written October 28, 2015
Hey, very helpful comments. I'm quite curious about the distance from the bamboo grove to this temple, do you know how long does it take for you to walk here? thanks alot
Written February 25, 2015
足の短い日本人が普通に歩いて約３０分です。でも、途中にも興味を示すような寺社や場所が必ずあると推測しますので、写真を撮りながら行くならもっと時間は必要です。健脚の人がわき見しないでさっさと歩くと２０分でも到着可能です。
Written March 19, 2015
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