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Yakushi Shrine

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八櫛神社

A unique shrine built into a rock cave, offering a glimpse into Japan's religious history.

Yakushi Shrine
Kazakura CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A shrine known as Burando Yakushi.
  • Founded in 807, rebuilt in 1861.
  • Originally a Shinbutsu-shūgō Burando Yakushidō.
  • Became Yakushi Shrine after separation of Shinto and Buddhism.

What to see

  • Shrine built into a rock cave on Mount Yakushi.
  • Kakezukuri style structure with three timbers.
  • Thirteen stone Buddhas line the approach.
  • Surrounding area is Burando Yakushi Park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長野県長野市浅川一ノ瀬3 Open in Google Maps

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