Yoshimineiji Inner Shrine Yakushi Hall

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Oshio-cho, Oharino, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

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Hours

8:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

High in the mountains of Oharino, Nishikyo Ward, stands the inner sanctuary of Yoshimineiji with its sacred Yakushi Hall. The healing compassion of the Medicine Buddha concentrates with extraordinary intensity at this location. Throughout the ages, those suffering from illness have found miraculous recovery here, their gratitude forming invisible threads of healing energy that continue to benefit new arrivals seeking the Yakushi Buddha's boundless mercy.

Benefits

medical healthdisease cureYakushi Buddha protection

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