Japan Midokoro / Tochigi Prefecture / Shimotsuke / Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji
Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture · Historic Site
Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji
- Nearest stationJichi Medical University Station 2.1 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
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.
From the Wikipedia article “Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Shimotsuke Yakushi-ji. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Jichi Medical University Station, 2.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 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
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)