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Kyoto Private Tour - Candles lit in the temple graveyard seen on the day of "Senbon-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Candles lit in the temple graveyard seen on the day of "Senbon-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Nearby restaurant seen in the daytime.
Nearby restaurant seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - Nearby restaurant seen in the daytime.
Nearby restaurant seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - Old street seen in the daytime.
Old street seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - Old street seen in the daytime.
Old street seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - Approach to the temple seen in the daytime.
Approach to the temple seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - Stone monuments of the deceased arranged in the temple graveyard seen in the daytime.
Stone monuments of the deceased arranged in the temple graveyard seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - Memorial tower seen in the daytime.
Memorial tower seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - "Hondo" main hall seen in the daytime.
"Hondo" main hall seen in the daytime.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lanterns on display seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Lanterns on display seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lanterns on disaplay seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Lanterns on disaplay seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Candles lit in the temple graveyard seen on the day of "Senbon-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Candles lit in the temple graveyard seen on the day of "Senbon-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lanterns erected in the approach to the temple seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Lanterns erected in the approach to the temple seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Nearby souvenir shop seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual...
Nearby souvenir shop seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual...
Kyoto Private Tour - Nearby souvenir shop seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Nearby souvenir shop seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lanterns lit at the entrance of a home seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Lanterns lit at the entrance of a home seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Performance of a high school girls` band seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Performance of a high school girls` band seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lanterns on display seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Lanterns on display seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Lanterns on display seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Lanterns on display seen on the day of "Sento-Kuyo" Buddhist ritual.
Kyoto Private Tour - Bamboo grove seen in the daytime.
Bamboo grove seen in the daytime.

Tour of Adashino-nenbutsu-ji Temple

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
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(History of the temple)

According to what has been told by temple priests, the Reverend Kobo-daishi established a temple in this area and buried the remains of the deceased scattered around some 1,200 years ago. Afterwards, the temple was made the training hall for the Reverend Honen and now it belongs to the Jodo (Pure Land) - Shinsyu sect of Buddhism. In the middle of the Meiji period (1868 to 1911), the monuments of the dead, which had remained unattended for many hundred years, were collected and re-arranged by local volunteers in accordance with the Buddhist doctrine.

(Highlights)

Located in the edge of a local community and at the foot of a hill, this temple consisting of six structures and a large graveyard, looks like a mountain retreat. Serene, quiet atmosphere prevails and visitors voluntarily bow to the stone monuments to pay respect to the souls of those who passed away a long time ago. There are more than 8,000 stone monuments in the precincts which are the gravestones of those who were deserted in this area in olden times and there is the wooden statue of Amida-Nyorai Buddha sitting in silence in the "Hondo" main hall.

At the time of "Sento-kuyo" Buddhist ritual on August 23rd and 24th each year, the entite temple compound is literally lit by a thousand candles and the scene created by the light, darkness and stone structures makes us feel as if the Pure Land had suddenly appeared before us. In the meantime, variou kinds of colorful lanterns are displayed in the nearby streets and vacant lots and a concert is held by a band of a local high school. The palce attracts a huge crowd of people both from around Kyoto and from abroard on these days.

(How to enyoy)

Just walk around the temple precincts and feel the solemn atmosphere. The place is especially recommendable on the days of "Sento-kuyo" ritual, when you can have a good time being in the "blazing sea" of candlelights and also seeing the variou shapes of lanterns. You can get in touch with the long-lived local tradition which has a different taste from the conventionalized summer pleasures represented by fireworks shows and noisy festivals.

(Others)

The entrance fee is 500 yen (but 1,000 yen on the days of "Sento-kuyo" ritual). The bus fare is 230 yen. (If you take a JR train, the fare is 240 yen.)

Itinerary

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12:30 PM

Meeting Point

At Kyoto station

Thousands of stone monuments for the deceased.

Amida-Nyorai Buddha.

Ending Point

At Kyoto station

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
4.61 / 5
(69 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Tatsuhiro N.

It took me some 20 years to be qualified for this job and I feel honored for being able to help tourists from abroad understand our nation and culture. Japan is a beautiful country with a long history, tradition and rich cultural heritages, having various features in each of the four distinct seasons. Although there are now many visitors from abroad, mainly from Asian countries, they are mostly interested in shopping taking advantage of cheaper yen rather than understanding our people and culture. Kyoto and Nara are the two cities best known by foreign tourists, but not all the aspects of Japanese culture are concentrated there. If you visit the countryside other than these two cities, you will never fail to see the beautiful natural surroundings and people who will warmly welcome you. I wish to work as the bridge between Japanese people and tourists from all over the world.

Reviews

Excellent experience with Hiro San

It was a pleasure to tour the city through Hiro San’s eyes. He was very patient and adjusted the pace of the tour as per us. Quite knowledgeable and jovial Regards Amandeep

Amandeep S.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Amandeep-san, Thank you very much for your compliment. I am much encouraged and given an energy to do a better job from tomorrow. Wish your entire family an excellent health. Regards, Hiro

Great day with Hiro-San

Absolutely one if the highlights of our trip to Japan. Our guide Hiro was fantastic. Can’t praise him enough. Hiro was patient and kind with our mixed group of 11. Hiro was so forthcoming with his knowledge. I can not say enough good things about this wonderful man. Jim H

James H.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi James-san, Thank you very much for your favorable comment. I am glad you and your loved ones spent a wonderful day with the tame deer in Nara. That`s the best reward for me. Wish you all a better health and a happier life ahead. Regards, Hiro

Awesome Tour Guide

Tatshurio was AWESOME! He is a just a nice person with a considerate heart. He is very knowledgeable and understood the assignment. He was very flexible and allow the entire group to enjoy the location, scene, and sights. I definitely recommend Mr. Tatsuhiro. He is awesome.

Toya W.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Toya-san, Thank you very much for giving me such a high grade. It inspires me to do a better job for my clients from now on. I am glad you had a first look at various articles and food while you made the tour. I am proud of myself for being able to help you come closer to our culture and society. Wish you all an even greater health. Regards, Hiro

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