Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Kashihara / Moto Yakushi-ji
Kashihara, Nara Prefecture · Special Historic Site
Moto Yakushi-ji
- Nearest stationUnebigoryōmae Station 0.6 km
- DesignationSpecial Historic Site, Historic Site
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
| Location | Kashihara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Unebigoryōmae Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Historic Site, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 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



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)
