Yakushi-ji

Alternative Names

薬師寺

Yakushiji

Temple of Healing Buddha

Date

8th century, reconstructed 20th century

Work Type

temple / temple complex

Style/Period

Notes

The Tōtō (East Pagoda), although periodically renovated, is the only original 8th century structure at Yakushi-ji. The Kondō (Main Hall) was rebuilt in the 1970's.

References

View on Wikidata.

See Also

Related Fieldwork Collection

Temples of Kyoto and Nara

Japanese Architecture

Exterior: View of Complex
Exterior: View of Complex
Exterior: View of Complex
Exterior: View of Complex
Exterior: View of Complex
Exterior: View of Complex
Panorama Tour
Exterior: View of Temple Complex from the East
Exterior: Tōtō (East Pagoda)
Exterior: Kon-dō (Main Hall), South Side
Exterior: View from South Corridor
Exterior: Temple Complex from the West
Exterior: Temple Complex from the East
Exterior: Temple Complex from the East
Exterior: Tōtō (East Pagoda), View from East Cloister
Exterior: View From East Corridor
Exterior: View From East Corridor
Exterior: Daiko-dō (Great Lecture Hall), South Side
Exterior: Tōtō (East Pagoda), Roof Detail
Exterior: Tōtō (East Pagoda), Detail
Exterior: Tōtō (East Pagoda), Detail
Exterior: Kon-dō (Main Hall), South Side
Exterior: Tōtō (East Pagoda), West Side, View from South Cloister
Exterior: Tōtō (East Pagoda), West Side