From iconic Kiyomizu Temple to the architecturally impressive Higashi Honganji, there is no shortage of remarkable temples in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto. With over sixteen hundred temples to choose from, one might think it would be difficult to pick a favorite. However, in northern Arashiyama lies a temple that tops my list without question: Otagi Nenbutsuji Surrounded by Stories: Capturing the Essence of Otagi Nenbutsuji Every temple in Kyoto has a story to tell,