Shin-Yakushi-ji

新薬師寺

It's a single hall with twelve ferocious warrior statues (each with his own collection plate) standing guard by a Buddha of healing. The statues are quite impressive — this is as well-protected a Buddha as you're likely to find.

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Address

高畑町１３５２

Getting there

it can be reached through the primeval forest; follow the signs from Kasuga Taisha

Hours

Closed · opens 9 am

Weekly hours

Mon	9 am–5 pm
Tue	9 am–5 pm
Wed	9 am–5 pm
Thu	9 am–5 pm
Fri	9 am–5 pm
Sat	9 am–5 pm
Sun	9 am–5 pm

Price

Adults ¥600, JHS-HS students ¥350, children ¥150

Website

shinyakushiji.or.jp (opens in a new tab)