Shinyakushiji Temple
In Japanese: 新薬師寺
Founded in 747 by Empress Komyo. In the Nara-period main hall, Japan's oldest and largest clay statues of the Twelve Heavenly Generals stand in a circle around the Yakushi Buddha.
National Treasures (Main Hall, Yakushi Buddha, Twelve Heavenly Generals)
Nearby
- Kasuga Taisha ≈ 10 min by car
- Nara Park ≈ 10 min by car
- Isuien Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Nara National Museum ≈ 10 min by car
- Gangoji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- City loop bus from JR/Kintetsu Nara Station (15 min) to 'Wariishi-cho', then 15 min walk
- Fee
- ¥600
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00, open every day
- Time needed
- 40 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info