Iō-ji Temple
医王寺
Iō-ji is a historic temple known for healing children's ailments and housing important Buddhist statues.
What it is
- A Jōdo-shū Chion-in branch temple.
- Known for healing children's ailments.
- One of Japan's three Yakushi temples.
- Rebuilt in 1801 after being a Tendai-shū temple.
What to see
- Main hall, renovated in 1926.
- Statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
- Statues of Nikkō Bosatsu and Gakkō Bosatsu.
- A preserved Kōshin statue.
- Haiku monument of Matsuo Bashō in the inner garden.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県中津川市落合1423-2 Open in Google Maps
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