Peace land! Yakushi-ji (薬師寺) is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, that was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters of the Hossō school of Japanese Buddhism. Yakushi-ji is one of the sites that are collectively inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under the name of "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."[1]

This temple was amazing! The left side pagoda has these bronze relief scenes inside of Buddha that are incredible (no photos allowed). The Buddhas here are absolutely beautiful. It’s a rather large complex with much to view, it’s worth the higher package price of ¥1,700.

Very relaxing place with a lot of grounds to cover. More quiet than the other parts of the city. We stumbled into a festival so that was a plus. They have calligraphy workshop for 2000yens.

Whoa! Big and empty, save for school children and elders. Definitely a place that tourists miss on their way to the tourism centers of Nara. Give this place a look see if you can spare the time, they have an impressive sized Miroku (medicine buddha) image on display.

beautiful…！Golden Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai is very beautiful...so,I want to go for everyone.

(Translated by Google) The first time I saw it was in 1973, when the Kondo was being rebuilt. Then, the west tower, the central gate, and the large auditorium were rebuilt one after another. And the east tower, which has been staring at it for a long time, is currently under repair. How many times have I visited during that time? I saw it on New Year's Day 2017. On this day, I saw the auspicious heavenly statue at Kondo. Until now, I had been watching at the Hozoden. I also listened to the story of the temple. I will advertise in advance to buy a bill on purpose. I used to say that. The bill itself has no effect. However, I wonder if it was under the front door, it is important to put it on it and try to see it every day so that you can achieve your wishes. I think I was saying such a thing. (Original) 初めて拝観したのが昭和48年、その時金堂が再建中でした。そして西塔、中門、大講堂と、次々と再建されていきました。そして、それをずっと見つめていた東塔が現在修理中です。その間私は、何度訪れたのでしょうか? 平成29年正月に拝観しました。この日は金堂で吉祥天天像を拝観しました。今までは宝蔵殿で拝観していました。お寺の方のお話も聴きました。わざとお札を買えと前もってこれから宣伝しますよ。そんな言い方をしていました。お札そのものには何の効力もありません。ただ、玄関下だったかな、そこに貼っておき、毎日出かける際にそれを見て願いが達成できる様に心掛ける事、それが大切なのだ。その様な事を言っていたと思います。

(Translated by Google) I will visit after a long time. My buddy wants to come, so I brought it! It feels like the building is magnificent and stunning! I wonder if the person who first saw it was stunned and couldn't speak (laughs) Just stay still! And smile 😄. After all, the statue of Sanson, the principal idol, is beautiful and has something to attract! Just staring at it made me stand up (laughs) I also visited Toshodaiji Temple next to the north, but the building is also magnificent and I can't speak. ❗️ (Original) 久々に訪れます。相棒が是非とも来たいと言うので連れて来ました！ 建物が壮大で呆気にとられるという感じです！最初見た人は唖然として言葉が出ないではないのかな(笑) ただじっ～と！そして、笑顔に😄。 それから、なんといっても本尊薬師三尊像は綺麗で何か惹き付けるものがあります！ じっと見てるだけで時間が立ってしまいました(笑) 北隣の唐招提寺も訪問しましたが、同じく建物が壮大で言葉が出ないですね❗️

(Translated by Google) Needless to say, it is one of the seven major temples in Nanto. The story of Fenollosa's description of the East Tower as "freezing music" is all too famous. (Original) 言わずと知れた南都七大寺の一つです。 フェノロサが、東塔を「凍れる音楽」と表現した話はあまりにも有名です。

Nice place

Eventhough this place is located little bit away from the Nara Park area, the 500yen Bus Pass can take you here without any additional charge. However there is an entry fee to the location and had normal and special ticket. The special ticket gives access inside the pagoda ad well and is costlier by almost 800yen than the latter as of July 2023. Quite picturesque landscape and can certainly considering visiting this place of you have time to spare during your Nara Itinerary.

(Translated by Google) The restoration work that has been underway for a long time has also been completed, and the unique Ryugu structure is modest even in the glittering atmosphere, and I felt that my body and mind were washed from the moment I stepped into the precincts ... 🙏✨ The statue of Sanson Yakushi, a national treasure, was also wonderful, and was sucked in so much that I forgot the passage of time ... (Original) 長きにわたり進められてきた修復工事も完成を迎え、独特の竜宮造りは煌びやかな中にも慎ましく、境内に足を踏み入れた瞬間から身も心も洗われたような気がしました…🙏✨ 国宝の薬師三尊像も素晴らしく、時が経つのを忘れるほどに吸い込まれていきました…

(Translated by Google) I was more surprised than I imagined. The hall and ceiling paintings are too beautiful. (Original) 想像以上に度肝を抜かれました。 お堂や天井画が素敵綺麗すぎます。

(Translated by Google) January 2021 (Original) 2021年1月

(Translated by Google) It was a great learning experience for me to learn the meaning of Buddhism and Hatsumode by listening to the sutras and lectures by Lord Kato. (Original) 初詣して写経をして心静かになり、加藤官主の読経と講話を聞き、仏教と初詣の意味合いを教えていただき大変勉強になりました🎵

(Translated by Google) It is a temple that is loved by couples in a calm place. (Original) 心が落ち着く場所で夫婦で大好きなお寺です。

(Translated by Google) You can watch it calmly and slowly. (Original) 落ち着いてゆっくり拝観できます。

(Translated by Google) Genbu Maitreya Nyorai is the best ❣ (Original) 玄武 弥勒如来 最高❣

Must go & make a wish for good health

(Translated by Google) The beauty of the Yakushi Sanson Dainichi Nyorai Nikko Moonlight Kannon statue is wonderful ✨ (Original) 薬師三尊　大日如来　日光　月光観音像の美しさは見事です✨

(Translated by Google) You can copy sutras (Original) 写経ができます

Yakushiji Temple was relocated in 718 and has been renovated several times since 1967. Noted on my wonder-tips site.

A 800 yen ticket that is a lil bit pricey (July 2020). Not a good time for visiting because of some renovation works occured. But, the Pagoda with a tree is the best! Need some time to set the camera angle up (no tripod alllowed) to get the best pict of it. English explanation for each building is available. You will like it if you have some interesting in Buddha period of Japan. Last, don't forget to explore nearby shrines.

Nice very clean

Gorgeous temple complex accented by many buildings, including two towering pagodas. Extremely helpful staff, too.

10 minutes walk from both Kintetsu Nishi no kyo station and Toshodai ji temple. Large ancient building will make you feel good. You can find some staffs related to Theravada Buddhism. Buddha statue here is very sacred.

Nice temple but quite pricey and far away. In addition, very bad communicated, specially when you loose a bus and have to wait loooonger or take multiple trains to come back to nara...

My second time at Yakushi-Ji. This temple is very beautiful.

Beautiful Temple, I wish I could visit ot again.

A very nice temple, far enough away from Nara Park that it is nice and quiet with few crowds but close enough that it is very easily accessible from Nara station. The temple itself is quite large with several beautiful looking pagodas. Admission was around 1100 yen for access to 4 of the buildings and a little bit more for access to all but as long as you don't mind not going inside the pagodas then the cheaper option is fine as you can still see them up close. Definitely worth the trip from Nara

(Translated by Google) This is fantastic. Yakushiji parking fee is 500 yen. Parking here, Yakushiji admission fee is 800 yen. Then, leave your car in the parking lot and go to Toshodaiji Temple. Cut through Yakushiji Temple, Toshodaiji Temple is 600m. Even if you walk, it is straight and the road is flat. The admission fee for Toshodaiji Temple is 1000 yen. You can return to Yakushiji Temple and re-enter. The parking fee is 500 yen. (Original) これは、素晴らしい。 薬師寺駐車料金は500円　こちらに駐車し、薬師寺の拝観料は800円。 そして、駐車場に車を停めたまま、唐招提寺に行きましょう。　薬師寺を突っ切り、唐招提寺は、600m。　　歩いても、真っ直ぐで、道はフラット。 唐招提寺の拝観料は、1000円。　また　薬師寺まで戻り、再入場出来ます。 駐車場代は、500円で済みます。

(Translated by Google) Founded by the Emperor Tenmu. He was the younger brother of Emperor Tenji and later Emperor Tenmu. The issue of succession to the throne causes Jinshin War. Although he fought with Emperor Tenmu's child, Prince Otomo, Iratsume Amako, the daughter of the chief of the Munakata Kai people, and Prince Oumi became a married couple and won. Kamado Shrine, located at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, is also a shrine built by Emperor Tenmu. Emperor Tenji is known for the Taika Reform. The name after the middle and big brother Prince is Emperor Tenji. (Original) 大海人皇子が創建。天智天皇の弟で、後の天武天皇です。王位継承問題で壬申の乱になる。天智天皇の子供の大友皇子と争うが宗像海人族の長の娘あまこのイラツメと大海人皇子が夫婦になり勝利した。太宰府天満宮の所にある竃門神社も天武天皇が創建した神社である。天智天皇は大化の改新で知られる。中大兄皇子の後の名前が天智天皇である。

(Translated by Google) The Great Buddha of Yakushiji is a sight to see. (Original) 薬師寺の大仏さんは見ものです。

The temple is easily reached by train, although the temple entrance is on the opposite side to the station entrance. The temple compound is quite large and the buildings are well preserved. The entrance fee is 800yen. It is worth a visit if you have the time.

(Translated by Google) Due to the influence of the corona, the number of worshipers was small. This year, I bought a rake and a rake to bring in good fortune. (Original) コロナの影響で参拝客はわずかでした恒例の写経をしました今年は厄除けのお札と福を呼込むくまでを購入しました。

Vibrant colors in this large temple, with potted lotuses blooming in July.

(Translated by Google) I copied the sutras. I had a good experience (Original) 写経しました。よい経験しました

(Translated by Google) There is a large parking lot on the south side of the temple. Lots of highlights. The plum blossoms just started to bloom and I enjoyed it. It is recommended to go to Toshodaiji Temple with the car parked ✨ (Original) お寺の南側に大きな駐車場あり。見所がたくさん。ちょうど梅の花も咲き始めて楽しめました。車を停めたまま唐招提寺も行くのがオススメ✨

(Translated by Google) This is Yakushiji Temple in Motoyama. It's a great place. (Original) 本山の薬師寺です。 素晴らしい場所です。

(Translated by Google) You will be healed by the beauty of the restored Hakuho Sangharama, including the east tower that has existed since its foundation. On the third day of the new year, a painting by Kisshotenjo is also open to the public. I want to visit again with lots of attractions. (Original) 創建当初から存在する東塔を始め、復元された白鳳伽藍の美しさに癒されます。 正月三が日には吉祥天女の絵画も公開されています。 見所満載でまた訪れたいです。

A temple from the Hakuho period. There are many temples in Nara that predate Kyoto. Yakushiji is one of them.

(Translated by Google) Hookah is the best. Hookah in the west makes a sound when the wind blows. Set with the nearby Toshodaiji Temple. (Original) 水煙が最高。西等の水煙は風が吹けば音を鳴らす。近くの唐招提寺とセットで。

The Yakushi-ji Temple is split into two parts with a small road in between, such is its size. It is made up of quite a number of buildings including pagodas, halls, and an old learning centre. There is debate about exactly when it was built but it was either in the seventh of eighth century. Only one of the buildings – the East Pagoda – is completely original. The others have been reconstructed after being damaged or destroyed by fire. Yakushi-ji is considered to be one of the most famous imperial temples in the whole country.

It closes at 17:00, but the reception is open until 16:30, so if you don't arrive by 16:30, you won't be able to see the inside. Please be careful.

I missed the chance to pray to Medicine Buddha, hope got the chance to go again. Namo Shakyamuni Buddha

The place is quite nice, but one of the security staff was extremely rude. You have to pay extra to enter the pagodas, which is fine, but if you don't pay the extra she won't even let you approach the pagodas from outside, even though you technically can as long as you don't go inside.

4 Stars only because the older of the two pagodas is completely covered as it undergoing restoration/repairs (yes, the world revolves around me). Yakushiji takes a little more effort to get to, as it is off the main line, but once you're at the nearest train station, it is close. Great place to visit with plenty of historical statues.

Amazing atmosphere and very spiritual!

(Translated by Google) Immediately after the New Year's Eve, visit Yakushiji Temple, which is about a 5-minute walk from your home. (Original) 年越し直後自宅から徒歩5分程の薬師寺に初詣＆写経

(Translated by Google) The rake of the auspicious celestial maiden whose New Year 3 is a specific day is beautiful! (Original) お正月3が日特定の吉祥天女の熊手は綺麗ですよ!

(Translated by Google) Solemn. (Original) 荘厳。

(Translated by Google) It is the very first medical institution in Japan. (Original) 日本で一番最初の医療機関です。

(Translated by Google) Come join hands between the coronas (Original) コロナ間で、手を合わせに是非

(Translated by Google) You can feel the history at a famous temple, but it's vacant so you can take your time to see it. It would be better if there were more souvenir shops etc. (Original) 有名なお寺で歴史を感じられそれでいて 空いているので ゆっくり時間をかけて見れます もう少しお土産屋さんなど 充実していればより印象が良いのですが

(Translated by Google) I have been praying for physical health, it seems to be beneficial (Original) 体の健康祈願してきました、ご利益ありそうです

(Translated by Google) I apologize for the inconvenience at around 1:00 on January 1, 3rd year of Reiwa. (Original) 令和３年１月１日１時頃 お詣りさせていただきました

(Translated by Google) I was very happy to see the magnificent Silk Road mural painting by Ikuo Hirayama. The large auditorium, the pedestal of the Buddha statue, and the ceiling painting, which were rebuilt and repaired in the Heisei era, were also very nice. (Original) 念願の平山郁夫画伯の壮大なシルクロードの壁画を拝観し大満足でした。平成の御代に再建、修理を終えた大講堂や仏像の台座、天井画もとても素敵でした。

(Translated by Google) Taking advantage of the corona epidemic, if you make a bill to disperse the plague god, it will sell! (Original) コロナ蔓延を機に、疫病神退散のお札でも作れば売れるのに！

(Translated by Google) It was really good 🥰 (Original) 凄く良かったです🥰

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is new. (Original) 駐車場新しくなってます。

(Translated by Google) The east tower of Yakushi-ji Temple, which has existed since its foundation, stands out in the new building. (Original) 創建当時から在るという薬師寺の東塔は、新しい建物の中、ひときわ目を引きます。

(Translated by Google) It is a temple without a Dan family. Let's copy sutras and support ❗️ (Original) 檀家の無いお寺です。写経をして応援しましょう❗️

(Translated by Google) Emperor Tenmu built it in Fujiwara-kyo in 680 to pray for the empress's illness, and when he moved to Heijo-kyo, he moved to his present location. It is registered as a World Heritage Site and has many national treasures and important cultural properties. (Original) 680年に天武天皇が皇后の病気平癒を願い藤原京に建立したのが始まりで平城京に遷都されると現在地に移されました。世界遺産に登録され、数々の国宝、重要文化財があります。

(Translated by Google) The worship ticket is a little expensive at 1100 yen. I would like Sanzoin Garan and murals to be charged separately. I think you should see it once. The first visit to the shrine every year is Yakushiji Temple. (Original) 参拝券が1100円少し高いです。三蔵院伽藍と壁画は、別料金にしてほしいです。一度見れば良いと思います。毎年初詣は、薬師寺です。

(Translated by Google) Because the precincts are wide, you can see it slowly. You can also feel the history of the east tower. Please try it out ✨ (Original) 境内が広いため、ゆっくり拝観出来ます。東塔もでき、歴史を感じることが出来ます。皆さんも行ってみてくださいね✨

(Translated by Google) January 2, 3rd year of Reiwa I made a sutra copy at Yakushiji Temple. After that, amazake became a treat, and we had a very good new year in a spacious space. (Original) 令和3年1月2日　薬師寺さんで写経をさせて戴きました。 その後甘酒もご馳走になり　ゆったりとした空間でとても良い年明けを迎えさせて戴きました。

(Translated by Google) Genjo Sanzoin Garan There is a spiritual space! (Original) 玄奘三蔵院伽藍 スピリチュアルな空間が漂っています！