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Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji
Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji Photo: Saigen Jiro Public domain Wikimedia Commons

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Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture · Historic Site

Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji

Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji (下野薬師寺) was a Buddhist temple located in what is now the city of Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, in northern Kantō region of Japan. It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples in western Japan, having been founded in the Asuka period.

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Location

Red: Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationShimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture
Nearest stationJichi Medical University Station, 2.1 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 5 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji?
Jichi Medical University Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Kogane Ichirizuka
Kogane Ichirizuka
4.1 km away · Shimotsuke
Azuma Kofun
Azuma Kofun
5.8 km away · Mibu
Shimotsuke Fudoki-no-Oka Material Museum
Shimotsuke Fudoki-no-Oka Material Museum
6.1 km away · Shimotsuke
Biwazuka-kofun
Biwazuka-kofun
6.8 km away · Oyama
Marishitenzuka-kofun
Marishitenzuka-kofun
7.1 km away · Oyama
Mibu-Kurumazuka Kofun
Mibu-Kurumazuka Kofun
7.1 km away · Mibu

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kogane Ichirizuka: ニンジンシチュー (CC0), Azuma Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Shimotsuke Fudoki-no-Oka Material Museum: Saigen Jiro (Public domain), Biwazuka-kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Marishitenzuka-kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Mibu-Kurumazuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)