World Heritage Yakushiji Temple
Category: Temple
The head temple of the Hossō sect. It was built in Fujiwara-kyō after the Emperor Tenmu requested its construction. The temple was moved to its current location when the capital was moved to Heijō-kyō in 710. There are many temple treasures and Cultural Properties that were passed on, such as Buddhist statues of the Nara period like the statues of the Yakushi Triad and a statue of Holy Kanzeon bosatsu (Avalokitesvara bodhisattva). Also, the eastern and western pagodas are known as beautiful three-story pagodas having a unique pent-roof style on each story.
Address:
457 Nishinokyocho, Nara
Access:
A short walk from the Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station
18 minutes by bus from JR Nara Station
22 minutes by bus from Kintestu Nara Station
Near the Yakushi-ji bus stop
Inquiries:
TEL：0742-33-6001
Official Website
http://www.nara-yakushiji.com/
Map of Temple Grounds
Information about the temple precincts
Admission fee:
| Adults: | ￥800 |
| Middle school/high school students | ￥500 |
| Elementary school students | ￥200 |
※When Genjō Sanzō-in is open to the public
| adults/university students | ￥1,100 |
| Middle school/high school students | ￥700 |
| Elementary school students | ￥300 |
Opening Hours
8:30AM-5:00PM
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