The best time to visit Adashino Nenbutsu-ji

Kyoto · Arashiyama

Quietest 9am–10am.

Quiet window
9am–10am
Quietest day
15-16
Typical crowd
Moderately busy
Booking
No booking needed
Weather
Part indoor, part out
How long
About 30 min

8,000 stone Buddhas for the forgotten dead, lit by candles for two August nights.

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