Byōdō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple in Kyoto.
• Named Byōdō-ji by Emperor Takakura in 1171.
• Known as Inabadō or Inaba Yakushi.
• A temple for cancer healing.

What to see

• The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.
• Yakushi Nyorai statue is one of Japan's Three Nyorai.
• Wooden Yakushi Nyorai statue is an Important Cultural Property.
• The Kannon-dō is part of the Rakuyō 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.