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Shin-Yakushi-ji
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Shin-Yakushi-ji was built in 747 by Empress Komyo, who was the wife of Emperor Shomu as an offering for the recovery of Emperor Shomu. According to records, it has a large numbers of buildings by then destroyed by fire and the only one remain is the present main hall.
Yakushi-ji Temple is now a single hall enshrining a powerful image of Yakushi, the Healing Buddha, surrounded by clay sculptures of 12 divine generals.
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The main attraction here is the statue of Yakushi Nyorai and the twelves guardian deities encircling them. They are standing in unique poses with different weapons and facial impressions.
Yakushi-Nyorai-zazo, a seated statue that measures nearly 2m is the focus of worship at the temple. The twelve Shinsho-ritsuzo believed to have been produced in the 18th century. The oldest of their kind in Japan, they are collectively designated a National Treasure.
Travel Notes
From JR Nara station or Kintetsu Nara station. Get off at Takabatakecho stop.
Admission
It opens 9:00 to 17:00, with no closing days. Admission fee is 600 Yen.
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