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Nara Sights

Shin-Yakushi-ji

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  • Address
    • 1352 Takabatake-chō
  • Price
    • admission ¥600
  • Hours
    • 9am-5pm

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This temple was founded by Empress Kōmyō in 747 in thanks for her husband's recovery from an eye disease. Most of the buildings were destroyed or have been reconstructed, but the present main hall dates from the 8th century. The hall contains sculptures of Yakushi Nyorai (Healing Buddha) and a set of 12 divine generals.

It's about 15 minutes' walk from Wakamiya- jinja; follow the trail south through the woods. When you come to the main street, look for the small signs in English leading up (south) into a suburban neighbourhood.

 

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