Burakuji Temple Yakushido Hall
In Japanese: 豊楽寺薬師堂
A mountain temple in Otoyo said to date from 724. Its Yakushido hall, a National Treasure, is the oldest building in Shikoku, with a gently sloping shingle roof typical of the late Heian period.
National Treasure (Yakushido Hall)
Nearby
- Great Cedars of Sugi ≈ 25 min by car
- Oboke Gorge & Sightseeing Boat ≈ 30 min by car
- Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge ≈ 35 min by car
- Biwa Falls ≈ 35 min by car
- Chiiori ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20 min by car from Otoyo IC (Kochi Expressway); free parking for 7 cars
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Hall interior ¥500 (advance booking required)
- Booking
- Viewing inside the Yakushi hall needs advance reservation (official).
- Good to know
- Grounds can be visited year-round; viewing inside the hall requires advance reservation (tel. 0887-73-0029)
- Time needed
- 40 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info