A historic Tendai sect temple in Shibukawa situated along the road to Ikaho Onsen. Founded in the Heian period according to tradition, demonstrating the history of Tendai teachings spreading among people in central Kozuke province. The principal image, Yakushi Nyorai, has gathered faith especially combined with hot spring therapy as the Buddha of healing illness. The temple was cherished by hot sp…
Shinkoji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded during the Engi era (901–923) of the mid-Heian period. While the precise details of its establishment remain unclear, the temple is believed to have been founded as Tendai Buddhist teachings, established by Saicho, spread eastward into centr…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来"
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