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most visited sights
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Main Hall
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East Pagoda
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Yakushiji was constructed by Emperor Temmu in the late 7th century for the recovery of the emperor's sick wife. One of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji has a strictly symmetric, Chinese style layout, with the main and lecture halls standing on a central axis, flanked by two pagodas.
The main hall was rebuilt in the 1970s after being destroyed by fire, and houses the Yakushi trinity, a masterpiece of Japanese Buddhist art. The east pagoda is the temple's only structure to have survived the many fires and dates from 730. It appears to have six stories, but is in fact three storied, like the west pagoda.
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Yakushiji and Toshodaiji are located a 15 minute bus ride east of Nara's city center. There are direct bus lines from JR and Kintetsu Station, Todaiji and Kasuga Taisha. Yakushiji is a 5 minute walk from Toshodaiji.
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| hours
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| Hours: | 8:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30) | | Closed: | No closing days | | Admission: | 500 yen (800 yen when the Genjo Sanzo complex is open) |
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Popularity of Yakushiji Temple:
Users who have been to Nara: 1105
Users who have been to Yakushiji Temple: 218 8th of 8 most visited sights in Nara.
104th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
Ratings for Yakushiji Temple:
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japan-guide.com Rating:
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outstanding
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User Rating (by 108 users):
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85/100
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recommended
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| hotels
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Asukaso
A fine ryokan with hot spring bath offering views of the famous five-story pagoda. Located in the heart of Nara town.
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Hotel New Wakasa
5 min walk to Todaiji Temple and Great Buddha. Wireless Internet in lobby. Rooftop open-air Jacuzzi. Private onsen baths.
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| tours
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Nara Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Nara and surroundings.
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