Hokkai-ji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 19 Hino Nishi Odomichi-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

About

Mountain 東光山
Sect 真言宗醍醐派
Principal 薬師如来
Founded 永承6年(1051年)
Founder 日野資業(開基)、伝・最澄(開山)
Heritage 阿弥陀堂・木造阿弥陀如来坐像(国宝)、本堂・木造薬師如来立像・木造十二神将立像(重要文化財)

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥600

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Known as the Hino Yakushi temple, Hokkai-ji has served for over a millennium as a sanctuary for the healing Buddha Yakushi Nyorai. This venerable temple continues to welcome the suffering and infirm seeking relief from illness and pain, offering spiritual comfort and the promise of health and longevity through the compassion of the Medicine Buddha.

Benefits

Blessing of Yakushi BuddhaLongevityHealing from illness

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