Adashino Nenbutsu Temple

A temple famous for "Sento Kuyo", a memorial service for the dead who have no relatives

The Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple began when Kukai (Kobo Daishi) founded the Gochisan-Nyorai-ji Temple. After that, it became the Nenbutsu dojo of Honen Shonin and became the name of the temple. "Adashino" means empty. And there are wishes to be reborn in this world and to travel back and forth in the Pure Land. Thousand lights memorial service with thousand candles for the thousand 　Muenbotoke enshrined on the riverside of "Sai" in the precincts is known as a summer feature of Kyoto.

The pictures shows "Sai no Kawara" (the riverbed of Sai). It is full of thirteen-storied pagodas, stone Buddhist images and stone pagodas. It is the tomb of the people buried in the ancient area, and after many years it has become Muenbutsu.

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  Bamboo Forest

  It is also recommended to take a walk while looking at the bamboo grove swaying in the wind. You will be refreshed by the green scenery. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in the temple.

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  “Sento Kuyo”, a memorial service for the dead who have no relatives

  "Sento Kuyo" is held in August. "Atago Furumichi Kaido Toboshi" (The lanterns on old road of Atago) is a must-see.

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  Bell

  A bell standing quietly in the temple. Every morning at 11.30am, the bell rings to inform the neighbors of the time.

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  Goshuin books 1,500 yen each

  These goshuin books are designed to reflect the changing seasons. There are 3 designes, such as green maple and red maple. On the cover, images of stone Buddhist and stone pagodas are depicted.

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