Ishiyakushi-ji Temple
石薬師寺
Ishiyakushi-ji is a historic Buddhist temple founded in 726, known for its hidden Buddha.
What it is
- A Buddhist temple of the Toji Shingon sect.
- Founded in 726 by Taicho.
- Designated an imperial temple by Emperor Saga.
- Renamed Ishiyakushi-ji in 1616.
What to see
- The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.
- Kukai carved Yakushi Nyorai into a giant stone in 812.
- The current main hall was rebuilt in 1629.
- Main hall houses a hidden Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai.
- Yakushido is a Mie Prefecture designated cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
三重県鈴鹿市石薬師町1 Open in Google Maps
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