Adashinonembutsuji Temple

Adashinonembutsuji Temple(化野念仏寺) was founded by Kukai, who built Gochisan Nyoraiji Temple to mourn the dead.Adashino was one of the big three burial sites in Kyoto, along with Toribeyama and Rendaino.

Adashinonembutsuji Temple

In the Meiji period (1868-1912), local people collected scattered unrelated Buddhist statues and arranged them as a group of stone statues and pagodas (about 8,000 pieces).

Adashinonembutsuji Temple

On August 23 and 24, a “Sento Kuyo” (memorial service with 1,000 lanterns) is held to offer offerings by lighting lanterns.In autumn, it is a beautiful place with autumn leaves.

Adashinonembutsuji Temple

From Adashinonembutsuji, follow the road up the hill to Otagi Nembutsuji Temple, famous for its thousand two hundred arhats.

Adashinonembutsuji Temple



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opening hours9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.※Registration closes at 3:30 p.m. in January, February and December.※Reception closes at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in April, May, October and November.
regular closing daywithout a holiday※Closed on storm warnings, snow/freezing days, and religious ceremony days
entrance feeAdults 500 yen, Junior high school and high school students 400 yen, Free for elementary school students and younger※Elementary school students and younger accompanied by a parent or guardian
bus stopKyoto Bus Toriimoto bus stop
stationJR Saga-Arashiyama Station※Approx. 2 km walk from the nearest station (approx. 22 min. walk)
parking lotNo parking
official siteAdashinonembutsuji Temple


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