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Mokuzō Yakushi Nyorai
temple
Mokuzō Yakushi Nyorai
毛越寺宝物館 木造伝薬師如来坐像
Est. 90Morioka, Tohoku
JTA Approved
Overview
This statue of Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of Medicine, dates from the late Heian period (794–1185).
Statue of Yakushi Nyorai This statue of Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of Medicine, dates from the late Heian period (794–1185). It was made from a single block of katsura wood and has a gentle expression that is characteristic of Heian statuary.
Local tips
Remove shoes before entering any hall. Look for a shoe rack at the entrance. Carry a plastic bag for your shoes if none is provided.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 毛越寺宝物館 木造伝薬師如来坐像
- Nearest station
- Morioka Station (20 min bus)
- Reservations
- not required
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