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Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
愛宕念仏寺Kyoto · Kansai
A tranquil hillside temple at the far northwest edge of Sagano, famous for roughly 1,200 whimsical moss-covered rakan (arhat) stone statues carved by amateur pilgrims between 1981 and 1991, each with a unique expression. Founded around 766 and relocated here in 1922, it sits above the old Toriimoto preserved street, well beyond where most Arashiyama day-trippers turn back. Best timed for autumn (Nov); moss most vivid in the June rainy season.
- Best season
- Summer · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.7· 4,151 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Admission
- official temple admission fee
- Nearest station
- JR Saga-Arashiyama Station (then bus/walk)
- Website
- otagiji.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:15Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
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templeartmossquietoff-the-beaten-path
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