A Thousand Rakan Statues at the Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple in Kyoto
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
by Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)
Jan 30, 2025
by Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)
Jan 30, 2025
Hidden in the quiet hills of Arashiyama, Otagi Nenbutsu Temple feels like stepping into a secret world. 🏯 Over 1,200 quirky stone statues smile, laugh, and meditate among moss and trees — each carved by a different person, each with its own story. 🌿 Peaceful, playful, and a little mysterious, it’s one of Kyoto’s most enchanting hidden gems. A must-visit for anyone seeking serenity and soul. 💫 #kyoto #otaginenbutsuji #japanhiddengems #solotravel
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