Yakushi-ji

The temple complex features two symmetrical three-story pagodas flanking the central Golden Hall, with the East Pagoda standing 34 meters tall.

Emperor Temmu commissioned the temple in 680 for his consort's recovery, and it was later relocated from Fujiwara-kyō to Nara in 718.

The Yakushi Triad within the temple displays exceptional wooden sculptures of the Medicine Buddha and accompanying deities in the T'ang artistic style.

Visitors can reach the temple through Nishinokyo Station on the Kintetsu railway lines or by taking bus numbers 72, 78, or 98 from Nara stations.

The East Pagoda, completed in 730, remains the single original structure from the 8th century and exemplifies architectural elements from the Hakuhō period.

Location: Nara

Inception: 680

Founders: Tenmu

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Nanto Shichi Daiji, 49 svetih mest Saigokuja Jakušija, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, 88 svetih mest na severu Jamatoja

Address: 奈良県奈良市西ノ京町457

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-17:00

Phone: +81742336001

Website: https://yakushiji.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.66836,135.78431

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:25