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Moto Yakushi-ji
Moto Yakushi-ji Photo: 8-hachiro CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Kashihara / Moto Yakushi-ji

Kashihara, Nara Prefecture · Special Historic Site

Moto Yakushi-ji

Moto-Yakushi-ji ruins (本薬師寺, Moto-Yakushi-ji ato) is an archeological site with the ruins of an Asuka period Buddhist temple located in the city of Kashihara, Nara, Japan. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 1921, with the classification changed to Special Historic Site in 1952.

From the Wikipedia article “Moto Yakushi-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

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

Basic facts

LocationKashihara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationUnebigoryōmae Station, 0.6 km (straight line)
TypeSpecial Historic Site, Historic Site
MoreWikipedia 20 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Moto Yakushi-ji?
Unebigoryōmae Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Moto Yakushi-ji a designated cultural property?
Yes: Special Historic Site, Historic Site.

Nearby

The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
0.8 km away · Kashihara
Kashihara Children's Science Museum
Kashihara Children's Science Museum
0.9 km away · Kashihara
Kashihara Jingū
Kashihara Jingū
1.3 km away · Kashihara
Kume-dera Temple
Kume-dera Temple
1.3 km away · Kashihara
Yamato Sanzan
Yamato Sanzan
1.4 km away · Kashihara
Fujiwara Palace Site Museum
Fujiwara Palace Site Museum
1.4 km away · Kashihara

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kashihara Children's Science Museum: Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kashihara Jingū: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kume-dera Temple: 8-hachiro (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yamato Sanzan: Ans (CC BY-SA 3.0), Fujiwara Palace Site Museum: Terumasa (CC BY-SA 3.0)