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Yakushi-ji Temple

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Yakushi-ji Temple

薬師寺

Nara · Kansai

Yakushi-ji Temple is a major Buddhist temple of the Hossō sect located in Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It is designated as a national treasure, a nationally designated historic site, and a component of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 5,951 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Website
yakushiji.or.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

historyculturetemplebuddhaunescoshrine

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