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Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Name: Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Address: 17番地 Sagatoriimoto Adashinochō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8436, Japan
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (200)・Place Of Worship・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple in Kyoto is a place of deep history and quiet reflection. Founded in the Heian period, this temple is known for its thousands of stone statues. These statues, called "Nenbutsu," are dedicated to souls who have no one to remember them. Each weathered statue tells a silent story, creating a powerful and contemplative atmosphere.

Located in the scenic Arashiyama district, the temple is surrounded by beautiful bamboo groves and peaceful paths. Walking through the grounds, you can feel the weight of history and the serenity of nature blending together. The temple’s wooden architecture adds to its charm, providing a sense of timelessness.

One of the temple’s most moving events is the Sento Kuyo ceremony held every August. During this event, thousands of candles are lit among the stone statues, creating a stunning and spiritual display. This ceremony honors the departed and offers a unique, emotional experience for visitors.

Hours:

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed:

No closing days

Available:

All year

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome

Admission Fee:

500 yen (Adults)

400 yen (Junior high school and high school students)

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Phone

+81 75-861-2221

Website

www.nenbutsuji.jp

The area

Address

17番地 Sagatoriimoto Adashinochō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8436, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Beautiful and tranquil, definitely worth visiting. It’s 500 yen per person. We got there a little before 9AM and they open at 9AM. When we got there it was pretty empty with just 2-3 other guests.

John Gunawan

Dec 12, 2024

For ¥500, you can have the bamboo forest all to yourself for picture taking. It’s a very serene site with a short climb to the top. The area houses a shrine and it’s located in a very nice residential district

jeremy cho

Oct 5, 2024

A mysterious and magical temple in arashiyama, it cost around ¥500 per person to enter, open from around 8 AM to 4.30 PM. The temple offer an amazing experience and exotic view, since it also function as cemetery. Near the temple you can find a bamboo path, very similar but not as long as Arashiyama Bamboo forest, it's a very good alternative / option to take some photo with the ambience just like the one in arashiyama bamboo forest, but without any crowd, it's good as an alternative if you want to avoid crowd in arashiyama bamboo forest. The temple is not very big, but trust me it's very worth visiting, you can go there by bus that depart from the bus station in front of arashiyama bamboo forest, or take a 10 minutes walk from Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple. Very recommended!👌

Jimmy Leonard

Nov 5, 2024

Autumn in late November. The 500 Yen ticket is very affordable because we can enjoy the beautiful park. We used bicycles to get here, but walking is also fun. Highly recommended.

Daniel Lokollo

Dec 8, 2024

IT IS SMALL, the "bamboo forest" is just the stairs area so it is not a replacement for Arashiyama. There is an entrance since it is a temple. You can visit the statues and the history behind this spot. However, if you're coming just to get a bamboo picture, it's an OK visit, not the best.