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Shinyakushiji
temple
Shinyakushiji
新薬師寺
4.5Est. 90Nara, Kansai
Local Pick
Inside the original Nara-period main hall, twelve clay warrior statues stand guard, each over two meters tall in fierce poses. The temple’s location in a quiet neighborhood, away from the main park sites, means you can view the sculptures without the usual crowds. A calm Yakushi Nyorai sits at the center.
Local tips
Purify your hands at the temizuya before approaching the main hall. Left hand first, then right, then pour water into your left hand to rinse your mouth.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 新薬師寺
- Nearest station
- Kintetsu-Nara Station (20 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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