Otagi Nembutsuji Temple
Otagi Nembutsuji Temple（愛宕念仏寺） is said to have originated when Otagi Temple was built in Otagi County.The name “Otagi Nembutsuji” came to be known as “Otagi Nembutsu Temple” because of the constant chanting of “Nembutsu”.
None of the 1,200 arhats carved by the hands of visitors has the same face, and some of them are with cats.
There is the Three Treasures Bell, which is said to convey the heart of Buddha with its three chimes.
It is quiet with few tourists. It is a beautiful place for autumn leaves.
Otagi Nembutsuji Temple Map
| opening hours | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Closes 15 minutes before |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
| entrance fee | Adults 300 yen (high school students and older), Free for elementary and junior high school students |
| bus stop | Kyoto Bus Otagi Nenji-mae bus stop |
| station | JR Saga-Arashiyama station※Approx. 2.6 km walk from the nearest station (approx. 30 min. on foot) |
| parking lot | Parking available（free） |
| official site | Otagi Nembutsuji Temple |
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