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Tsuji no Yakushidō

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辻の薬師堂

Ancient Buddhist hall housing important cultural properties, a short walk from Kamakura Station.

Tsuji no Yakushidō
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What it is

  • A Buddhist hall in Kamakura City.
  • Enshrines a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
  • Originated from Iōzan Tōkōji temple.
  • Moved to Iōzan Chōzenji temple in 1704.

What to see

  • Fifteen enshrined Buddha statues are cultural properties.
  • Wooden Yakushi Triad statues are cultural properties.
  • Wooden Twelve Heavenly Generals statues are cultural properties.
  • Some statues are from the late Heian period.
  • Statues are stored at the Kamakura Museum of National Treasures.

Getting there

  • About a 10-minute walk from Kamakura Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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