Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Yakushi-ji Temple
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Yakushi-ji Temple
- Nearest stationNishinokyō Station 0.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
Yakushi-ji (薬師寺) is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. Originally built in the 7th century in the old capital of Fujiwara-kyō, the temple as it stands (built in 730) is said to be a scrupulous copy of the original.
From the Wikipedia article “Yakushi-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Yakushi-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nishinokyō Station, 0.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 45 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Yakushi-ji Temple?
- Nishinokyō Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Yakushi-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) East Pagoda, Yakushiji: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tōindō, Yakushiji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Golden Hall, Toshodai-ji: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tōshōdai-ji Temple: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sutra Storehouse, Toshodai-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Korō, Toshodai-ji: Nekosuki (CC BY-SA 4.0)
