Sagano～secret spots ②: Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple

Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple （愛宕念仏寺） is located north of Saga Toriimoto.
This temple has a wonderful display of 1,200 carved stone figures of Rakan（羅漢）, the disciples of Buddha.
They were made by worshippers, basically normal citizens over a period of 1981 to 1991.
Variety of unique figures will make your heart warm.
Away from main tourist area of Arashiyama, this temple is less crowded and you can enjoy pleasant air from the mountain.
Map URL: https://goo.gl/maps/pGUkXSbDA962

stand on his head

Many figures on hill slide

Friends

With mask of demon

Mom is reading a book to her child

Small pagoda

Pray with rosary

Smiling to the heaven

Mossed head and hands

Artist's name is carved at the back