Yakuō-ji Temple
薬王寺
Yakuō-ji Temple is a historic pilgrimage site known for warding off evil.
What it is
- A Kōyasan Shingon sect temple.
- Principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.
- 23rd temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.
- Founded in 726 by Gyōki by imperial command.
What to see
- Main hall rebuilt in 1908.
- Niōmon gate built in 1835.
- Yugitō pagoda built in 1963.
- Nine Shingon Hasso statues.
- Two large camphor trees, natural monuments.
- Views selected as Shikoku 88 Views.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
徳島県海部郡美波町奥河内字寺前285番地1 Open in Google Maps
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