Yakushi-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon Buzan sect temple founded by Tokuitsu in 816.
• Renovated by Yura Kunishige following the Siege of Odawara.
• Designated as one of the Hitachi Seven Kannon pilgrimage sites.
• Known by the local nickname Omezame Yakushi-sama.

What to see

• The Yakushi-ji Pagoda which is a city-designated cultural property.
• A stone statue of Dainichi Nyorai kept on the grounds.
• Approach road trees designated as a city natural monument.

Getting there

• The temple is a twelve-minute walk from Ushiku Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.