Yakushiji Temple - Kondō (Golden Hall or main hall)
Category: Temple
The Kondō (Golden Hall or main hall) was caught in the flames of war in 1528, and burned down along with the western pagoda and other structures. A karidō (temporary hall) remained for approximately 450 years afterward. In 1976, a main hall of genuine hakuhō style was rebuilt when hakuhō temple reconstruction was funded through sutra copying and temple donations. The statues of the Yakushi Triad (National Treasures) are enshrined as the principal images here. The Yakushi Triad are said to be the greatest bronze statues in the world, and there are countless people praying for their well-beings to the statues’ calm countenances.
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/
Information about the temple precincts
Admission fee:
| Adults: | ￥800 |
| Middle school/high school students | ￥400 |
| Elementary school students | ￥200 |
※When Genjō Sanzō-in is open to the public
| adults/university students | ￥800 |
| Middle school/high school students | ￥700 |
| Elementary school students | ￥300 |
Opening Hours
8:30AM-5:00PM
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