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The vermilion Golden Hall of Yakushi-ji with a bronze lantern in front, under a blue sky with clouds.
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Yakushi-ji

Yakushi-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nara, head temple of the Hossō school, founded by Emperor Tenmu in 680 and moved to Nara in the early 8th century. Its East Pagoda of 730 is the only original building; the vermilion Golden Hall and West Pagoda were rebuilt in the 1970s and 1980s, and the Golden Hall holds a bronze Yakushi triad.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source yakushiji.or.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Nearby

Tōshōdai-ji

religious building

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Yakushi-ji?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

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