Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

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Located at the far end of Oku-Saga, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a temple overflowing with smiles, famous for its 1,200 stone "Rakan" statues. These statues were all carved by ordinary worshipers, and each is unique and humorous—some holding tennis rackets, others drinking sake. It is a place filled with warmth that makes you smile just by looking at them. Surrounded by deep greenery and silence, interacting with these mossy statues teaches the kindness and approachability of Japanese Buddhist culture. Ideal for travelers seeking a unique and heart-warming experience found nowhere else.

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Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

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2-5 Saga Toriimoto Fukatani-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Website
http://www.otagiji.com/
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