An ancient temple with a vast 330,000 square meter grounds spread across the southern slope of Mt. Nokogiri.
Founded in 725 by Gyoki Bosatsu by imperial wish of Emperor Shomu, a renowned temple.
Japan's largest Buddha, Yakushi Ruriko Nyorai, is a 31.05m cliff-carved relief Buddha.
Jigoku Nozoki (Hell Peek) is a thrilling observation point peering down from a cliff edge.
The 1,500 Rakan were carved…
Founded in 725 by Gyoki Bosatsu by imperial wish of Emperor Shomu.
Originally a Hosso sect temple, it later converted through Tendai and Shingon to Soto Zen sect.
The name Nihon-ji (Japan Temple) indicates the prestige of being permitted to bear the national name.
Temple buildings spread across the …
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師瑠璃光如来"
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