Iō-ji Temple
医王寺
Iō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple, home to a hidden Buddha statue unveiled every 12 years.
What it is
- A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1461 by Keiyo Gotei.
- Named after Yakushi Nyorai.
What to see
- Yakushi-dō with its own approach.
- Seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
- Statue is a designated cultural property.
When to go
- Hidden Buddha unveiled once every 12 years.
- Unveiling occurs in the year of the Tiger.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Sports Hiroba-mae bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
千葉県柏市鷲野谷510 Open in Google Maps
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