Otagi Nembutsu-ji Temple, Kyoto

Otagi Nembutsu-ji was originally a temple in Kyoto's ancient burning ground. Flooding forced it to move to a site northwest of Kyoto. It is famous for its stone sculptures of rakan (arhats or enlightened beings).

Otagi Nembutsuji Temple Rakan

Stone rakan sculptures at Otagi Nembutsuji Temple.

Otagi Nembutsuji Temple Momiji Temple

Autumn foliage (momiji) at Otagi Nembutsuji Temple.

Otagi Nembutsuji temple

Otagi Nembutsuji Temple hondo.

Otagi Nembutsuji Temple Praying

Stone rakan sculptures at Otagi Nembutsuji Temple.

Otagi Nembutsuji Temple Kokuzo

Statue of Kokuzo at Otagi Nembutsuji Temple.

Otagi Nembutsuji Temple Gate

Otagi Nembutsuji Temple's gate.