Scenic spot introduction:
Yakushi-ji Temple is one of the headquarters of the Japanese Hoshu Sect and one of the seven major temples in Nandu. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998. This temple was built by Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century for the early recovery of his sick wife. It is one of the oldest temples in Japan and is located in Nishinokyo Town, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan.Attractions distribution:
The layout of Japanese Yakushi Temple is relatively strict and similar to the Chinese symmetrical layout. The main hall and lecture hall are located on the central axis, with two pagodas on both sides. On both sides are the Jintang, Dongyuan Hall, Xuanzang Sanzoin Garan, Zhongmen, and Xiugang Hachiman. The building of the shrine, and other major events include the Bon Festival, the Tianjiang Lecture, Xuanzang Tripitaka Society, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
religion, templeTour route:
South to north: Xiugang Hachiman Shrine → South Gate → Middle Gate → West Tower → East Tower → Golden Hall → Lecture Hall → East Courtyard → Xuanzang Sanzoin Garan
Central axis: South Gate → Middle Gate → West Tower → East Tower → Jintang → Lecture Hall → East Courtyard
Best time to visit:
Bon Festival: July 12th, August 13th, August 14th, August 15th
Correction Meeting: January 1st-15th
Star Festival: February Setsubun Day 13:00
Flower Festival: March 30-April 5
The Most Successful Party: May 4
Xuanzang Tripitaka Party : May 4th and 5th
Prayer for hungry ghosts: August 13-15, 13:00
Mercy Society: November 13, 19:00
Wipe Buddha's body: December 29, 13:00
Dahui Day (New Year's Eve bell): December 31-January 1
Lighting: 22:00-5:00
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Japan
How to get there:
Tram stops: JR, Kintetsu Nara Station, Kintetsu Saikyo Station
Bus: Take the Rokujoyama bus and get off at Yakushiji Station or exit from Kintetsu Saikyo Station.
Parking lot fees: 2,200 yen for large buses, 2,000 yen for small buses, 500 yen for regular cars, and 100 yen for two-wheeled vehicles.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Yakushiji Temple ticket price:
Yakushiji Temple: 500 yen
Great Treasure Hall Special Exhibition: 500 yen
Xuanzang Sanzoin Garan is open to the public: 800 yen for adults and college students; 700 yen for high school and junior high school students yen; 300 yen for elementary school students
When Xuanzang Sanzangin Garan is not open to the public: 500 yen for adults and college students; 400 yen for high school and junior high school students; 200 yen for elementary school students
Group discount price : Adults and college students 450 yen; high school and junior high school students 360 yen; elementary school students 180 yen
Scenic area opening hours:
8:30-17:00
