We visited Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple in Kyoto. It was so interesting with Buddhist statue sculptor and restore. There are over 1200 carved statues. These are rakan, the followers of Buddha, created by everyday people who made a pilgrimage to learn carving under the guidance of Kocho Nishimura. Visit Otagi Nenbustuji for yourself and experience how religion and art can mix in numerous surprising and charming ways.
