Fukuō-ji Yakushi-dō Temple
福王寺薬師堂
Fukuō-ji Yakushi-dō Temple: ancient temple with a rare, revered wooden Buddha statue.
What it is
- Also known as Nozuta Yakushi-dō.
- Founded between 729 and 749.
- Dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha.
- Managed by Nozuta Kegon-in.
What to see
- Wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
- Statue carved from a single piece of zelkova wood.
- Statue is a Machida City designated cultural property.
- Current Yakushi-dō building rebuilt in 1883.
When to go
- Statue displayed April to May in the Year of the Tiger.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都町田市野津田町3424 Open in Google Maps
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