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Bamboo of Adashino-Nenbutsu-ji (化野念仏寺)

While there are several, nice, public bamboo-viewing points in Kyoto, most are crowded with tourists. The one pictured, above, is not crowded, nor is it public. You can only get to it by paying an admission fee at Adashino Nembutsuji. This Buddhist temple is best known for its thousands of small, stone Buddhist statues. Don’t look at them and then head for the exit thinking you’ve seen it all. Keep moving to the back of the grounds until you see the stairs pictured.

After climbing the stairs you will find yourself in a large graveyard surrounded by bamboo (竹林), trees, and mountains. I found it to be about the most beautiful and peaceful place I’ve ever encountered. It didn’t hurt that I was the only one there. Still, I wouldn’t mind the cemetery at Adashino Nenbutsuji being my eternal resting place.

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2 Responses to “Bamboo of Adashino-Nenbutsu-ji (化野念仏寺)”

  1. 1
    Lori:

    Wow..what an amazing place. I can see how it could be very peaceful.
    I think I need somewhere to go for some serenity about now…
    Thanks for sharing.

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    carolynUSA:

    This is an amazing scene. I can’t stop looking at it! I have visited Kyoto twice and would return in a heart-beat. Beautiful photography that represents the beauty and culture of Japan so well!