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Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple
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Nara, Nara Prefecture · National Treasure

Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple

Shin-Yakushi-ji (新薬師寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect in Nara, Japan. It was founded in 747 by Empress Kōmyō.

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

Location

Red: Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationKyōbate Station, 1.7 km (straight line)
TypeNational Treasure
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 27 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple?
Kyōbate Station. It is 1.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: National Treasure.

Nearby

Main Hall, Shin-Yakushiji
Main Hall, Shin-Yakushiji
0.0 km away · Nara
Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City
Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City
0.1 km away · Nara
Former House of Naoya Shiga
Former House of Naoya Shiga
0.3 km away · Nara
Kasugataisha Museum
Kasugataisha Museum
0.6 km away · Nara
Kasuga-taisha
Kasuga-taisha
0.6 km away · Nara
Zutō
Zutō
0.7 km away · Nara

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Shin-Yakushiji: Dddeco at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Irie Taikichi Memorial Museum of Photography Nara City: user:Amagase (CC BY-SA 3.0), Former House of Naoya Shiga: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kasugataisha Museum: Kerakon (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kasuga-taisha: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Zutō: ReijiYamashina (CC BY-SA 3.0)