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Yakushi-ji Temple

Travel Guide - Yakushi-ji Temple

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Yakushi-ji Temple was founded by the Emperor Tenmu in 680 to pray for healing of the Empress. The temple was moved to the current location when the capital of Japan moved to Kyoto. Even though the moat of the buildings in this temple were destroyed by fire and the original one that still exists now is only the 37.9 meters high Three-Storied East pagoda (National treasure), they were reconstructed one after the other. Dai-kodo Hall, the largest hall in the temple was also reconstructed in 2003.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 8:30 - 17:00 *admission until 30 minutes before closing

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • During Genjosanzoin-Garan is open: 800 yen (General, Adult); 700 yen (Student); 300 yen (Child) *January 1 -5, March 1 - June 15, September 16 - November 25
  • During Genjosanzoin-Garan is closed: 500 yen (General, Adult); 400 yen (Student); 200 yen (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • Short walk from Nishinokyo Station on the Kintetsu Kashihara Line

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 457, Nishinokyocho, Nara-shi, Nara, 630-8042
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“Wind makes light” Bosatsu ☯️ @StotzJoseph - 2020-12-30
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#HEART_OF_JAPANESE_ART　＃53

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Japan Wonder Travel @JapanWTravel - 2020-12-07
At 波立薬師(Hattachi Yakushi) is a temple located in front of Hattachi Coast in Fukushima. It's been worshiped by fish… https://t.co/276SwhdsSO
かべっち　My Favorite Things Only ！ @shijuroh98 - 2020-12-06
#HEART_OF_JAPANESE_ART　＃42

#YAKUSHI_NYORAI STATUE（@ #SHIN_YAKUSHI_JI temple）

around 790 A. D.

2 meters Height

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Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-11-15
2020-11-15 09:37:25: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Natural Millets @NMillets - 2020-11-08
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#KICHIJYOU_TEN_ZOU of #YAKUSHI_JI (temple)

around 750 A.D.

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Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-09-09
2020-09-08 23:41:25: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-09-08
2020-09-08 06:15:22: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-09-07
2020-09-07 00:57:24: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-09-06
2020-09-06 03:51:50: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-09-05
2020-09-05 04:37:23: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Daibutsu つくりひかり; 光を作る @Diginexus1 - 2020-09-03
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Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-08-14
2020-08-13 22:37:50: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
みるきぃぼくぅ @merci13657299 - 2020-08-11
@kenmogi @kenichiromogi There is the ruins of the Shimotsuke Yakushiji Temple which once played a very important ro… https://t.co/WEeBJqqaGj
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-08-10
2020-08-10 06:36:46: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-08-05
2020-08-05 01:27:55: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-08-04
2020-08-03 22:32:58: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Diginexus:PS4 The Baptist @Diginexus1 - 2020-08-02
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Son of God Kotomatsukami @Diginexus1 - 2020-08-02
@JapanGov I would like to be a Shinto and pray to Amaterasu at the Sun temple like Yakushi Buddha; someday. I had v… https://t.co/0BTHTnrnBI
The Dishonored Corvo @Diginexus1 - 2020-08-02
@JapanGov I would like to be a Shinto and pray to Amaterasu at the Sun temple like Yakushi Buddha; someday. I had v… https://t.co/0BTHTnrnBI
The Son of God @Diginexus1 - 2020-08-02
@JapanGov I would like to be a Shinto and pray to Amaterasu at the Sun temple like Yakushi Buddha; someday. I had v… https://t.co/0BTHTnrnBI
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-07-30
2020-07-29 23:37:55: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple
Lorminstra @GSIVDeathLog - 2020-07-28
2020-07-27 16:05:54: Yakushi has died near Teras Isle / Ruined Temple

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