Yakushi-ji Temple

Information

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 Hours

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

Closed

No closing days

Price / 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 Transport

Short walk from Nishinokyo Station on the Kintetsu Kashihara Line

Address / Location

457, Nishinokyocho, Nara-shi, Nara, 630-8042

Tweets

Caitlin Casiello @caitiello - 2020-03-21: @becky_kybae meanwhile a temple in Kyoto is displaying a late heian yakushi nyorai (medicine Buddha) until the 29th… https://t.co/pgWnZAGeba
Tomo's Japan Travel @tomotrip0022 - 2020-03-12: I visited Yusanji temple by bus and taxi.
Yusanji temple was founded by Gyoki in 701.
Gyoki prayed peaceful life an… https://t.co/Jzx87sqBDj
UMAC Tokyo Seminar @umactokyo - 2020-01-23: [Japan News] On Monday the #WorldHeritage #temple #Yakushi-Ji in #Nara held a fire drill, after the devastating fi… https://t.co/c1AUIjdCQN
AntikBar - Original Vintage Posters @AntikBar - 2020-01-20: Original #vintage #poster of the day - Shin-Yakushiji Temple in Nara Japan (1950) one of Twelve Heavenly Generals p… https://t.co/cdodmlS4SW
TourGuideAkiko @tourguideakiko - 2020-01-19: #Hattachi in #Iwaki city, Fukushima. There are famous Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple. Buddha here is called Yaku… https://t.co/5t7tRs217S
⎛⎝⎠⎞0shi @M0shi_M0shi_com - 2020-01-15: [ARCHIVE] - #Nara – Le Temple Yakushi-ji https://t.co/Y4r1yqSsNq #voyages
⎛⎝⎠⎞0shi @M0shi_M0shi_com - 2019-12-19: [ARCHIVE] - #Nara – Le Temple Yakushi-ji https://t.co/Y4r1yqSsNq #voyages
ShopperReviews @reviews_shopper - 2019-11-27: What an amazing view of the sunset over the Nara Yakushi-Ji Temple, Japan. - https://t.co/80nDcUnyVf https://t.co/QpppWJdmO9
Naba, ʷᵃˡᵏᶦⁿᵍˢᵗʳᵉᵉᵗᵐᵘˢᶦᶜᶦᵃⁿ @ntiiam3 - 2019-11-23: Oh.

East Pagoda(東塔) and West Pagoda(西塔) of Yakushiji (Yakushi Temple) https://t.co/AVXIPwmdZ6
Alice Gordenker @alicegordenker - 2019-11-22: Rare opportunity! Thru Nov. 14, get a guided tour in Engish of Buddhist statuary at an ancient temple in Isehara.… https://t.co/HdE7iYAsWR
Japan-Insights @japan_insights - 2019-11-22: A new blog entry!
Our Expert, Alice Gordenker reports her recent visit to Hinata-Yakushi temple in Kanagawa Prefect… https://t.co/KLZ2UbAG1C
Bhaisajyaguru and Ksitigarbha 😅 I was Jesus @DiginexusPS4 - 2019-11-17: So now that you know I am Daibutsu Buddha Yakushi and why my body is my temple and I mean it, more than to get out… https://t.co/bVAefmnPRd
Joseph Stotz 😅 Buddha 生まれ変わった天の光, 重生天上的光 @DiginexusPS4 - 2019-11-17: So now that you know I am Daibutsu Buddha Yakushi and why my body is my temple and I mean it, more than to get out… https://t.co/bVAefmnPRd
Joseph Stotz 😅 a strange awakening @DiginexusPS4 - 2019-11-17: So now that you know I am Daibutsu Buddha Yakushi and why my body is my temple and I mean it, more than to get out… https://t.co/bVAefmnPRd
Joseph Stotz 😅 生まれ変わった天の光, 重生天上的光 @DiginexusPS4 - 2019-11-17: So now that you know I am Daibutsu Buddha Yakushi and why my body is my temple and I mean it, more than to get out… https://t.co/bVAefmnPRd
hennabespokeweddings @hennabespokewed - 2019-10-07: What an amazing view of the sunset over the Nara Yakushi-Ji Temple, Japan. - https://t.co/4uzUcIR4bX https://t.co/hjM2bjesxi
⎛⎝⎠⎞0shi @M0shi_M0shi_com - 2019-10-02: [ARCHIVE] - #Nara – Le Temple Yakushi-ji https://t.co/icSh9v8LTr #voyages
Travis Seifman @toranosukev - 2019-09-14: @lisaki818 Ah, sorry. Should have posted the sign sooner. It's a tendai temple, and apparently the five images are… https://t.co/ANlOhd1vbT
Ruby3rmk @Ruby56541411 - 2019-08-22: What an amazing view of the sunset over the Nara Yakushi-Ji Temple, Japan. - https://t.co/4iCSx55s2G https://t.co/hjiPDna4NU
Danny Austin @dannyaustinpics - 2019-08-02: What an amazing view of the sunset over the Nara Yakushi-Ji Temple, Japan. - https://t.co/WTOaQqBPm8 https://t.co/YRdjAWmueQ
Adventures in Kyoto @KyotoDailyPhoto - 2019-07-31: The temple was founded in 1181 by a wealthy man named Hayashi Shu (林秀) who shaved his head & undertook monthly pilg… https://t.co/ZHp7F1zNWh
⎛⎝⎠⎞0shi @M0shi_M0shi_com - 2019-07-16: [ARCHIVE] - #Nara – Le Temple Yakushi-ji https://t.co/Y4r1yqSsNq #voyages
Bed&Stay @BedandStay - 2019-06-05: Arai Yakushi Temple is another beautiful temple very close to Nogata. Only 2 minutes away by train. Here you can ge… https://t.co/tpu5rz46XJ
WabisabyTokyo @WabisabyTokyo - 2019-06-05: Arai Yakushi Temple is another beautiful temple very close to Nogata. Only 2 minutes away by train. Here you can ge… https://t.co/dTcR1e7CH6
福島県国際交流協会Fukushima International Association @fia_info - 2019-05-30: A festival is happening at the Ioji Temple to worship Yakushi Nyorai (The Medicine Buddha)
https://t.co/iRLDQEr0hM
福島県国際交流協会Fukushima International Association @fia_info - 2019-05-30: The “Sabano Yakushi Nyorai” festival will be held at the Ioji Temple. Several events will take place such as the li… https://t.co/Jlk17be5Zf
⎛⎝⎠⎞0shi @M0shi_M0shi_com - 2019-05-11: [ARCHIVE] - #Nara – Le Temple Yakushi-ji https://t.co/Y4r1yqSsNq #voyages
Faliscia C Knuckles @fknucklestravel - 2019-05-08: What an amazing view of the sunset over the Nara Yakushi-Ji Temple, Japan. - https://t.co/wts25DA0dF https://t.co/jXrKS5qig3
Naba, ʷᵃˡᵏᶦⁿᵍˢᵗʳᵉᵉᵗᵐᵘˢᶦᶜᶦᵃⁿ @ntiiam3 - 2019-05-03: In my sight, Wakakusa Mountain of Nara, A pagoda of Yakushi Temple, a little big water surface, and some waterbirds playing on the water.
Naba, ʷᵃˡᵏᶦⁿᵍˢᵗʳᵉᵉᵗᵐᵘˢᶦᶜᶦᵃⁿ @ntiiam3 - 2019-04-19: The pagoda over the pond is Yakushi-ji. (Yakushi Temple)

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