Yakushi-ji Temple
Nara, Japan
⛩️ Temple
UNESCO World Heritage temple in Nara known for its East Pagoda and Genjo Sanzoin hall. Hosts Buddhist ceremonies and cultural events throughout the year.
Address: 457 Nishinokyocho, Nara 630-8563
Website: www.yakushiji.or.jp
Upcoming Events (23)
Special Equinox Sutra Copying Ceremony
Sep 23, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Saito Goma Fire Ceremony & Fire Walking
Oct 8, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Yakushiji Hakuho Garan Autumn Night Viewing (Autumn Nights in Nara 2026)
Nov 7, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Year-End Xuanzang Fair Day
Dec 5, 2026 · 🏮 Festival
Year-End Yakushi Fair Day & Great Wisdom Sutra Chanting
Dec 8, 2026 · 🏮 Festival
Year-End Maitreya Fair Day
Dec 20, 2026 · 🏮 Festival
Sacred Body Wiping Ceremony
Dec 29, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
New Year's Eve Bell Ringing & Year-End Sutra Copying Ceremony
Dec 31, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
National Treasure: Kisshouten Statue Unveiling
Jan 2027 1-3 · 🎗️ Culture
First Genjou Festival Day
Jan 5, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture, 🏮 Festival
First Yakushi Festival & Daihannya Sutra Reading
Jan 8, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture, 🏮 Festival
Incense and Tea Gathering Inspired by Kisshouten
Jan 15, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture
First Miroku Festival & Monthly Mahoroba Seminar
Jan 18, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture, 🏮 Festival
Hoshi Kuyo (Star Memorial Service)
Feb 3, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture
Genjoe Memorial Peace Prayer Festival
Feb 5, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture, 🏮 Festival
Shaka Nehan-e Special Sutra Copying Ceremony
Feb 2027 12-14 · 🎗️ Culture
Omimugui (Buddha Cleaning Ceremony)
Feb 23, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture
Shunie Hanae-shiki Ceremony
Feb 25, 2027 - Mar 3, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture
Kechigan Ceremony & Oni-oi Demon Chasing Ritual
Mar 3, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture
Saisho-e Ceremony
Apr 19, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture
Sutra Copying Dedication Ceremony
Jun 27, 2027 · 🎗️ Culture
Benten Festival
Jul 7, 2027 · 🏮 Festival
Ryuo-sha Shrine Festival
Jul 26, 2027 · 🏮 Festival
Past Events (9)
Shuni-e Hana Eshiki Flower Offering Ceremony
Feb 25, 2026 - Mar 3, 2026
Kechigan Ceremony & Oni-oi Demon Chasing Ritual
Mar 3, 2026
Saishoe Buddhist Ceremony
Apr 19, 2026
Sutra Copying Dedication Ceremony
Jun 27, 2026
Benten Festival
Jul 7, 2026
Dragon King Shrine Festival
Jul 26, 2026
Peace Bell
Aug 9, 2026
Jizo Bon Festival
Aug 23, 2026
Yasumigoaka Hachimangu Grand Festival & Sumo Tournament
Sep 21, 2026
Featured in guides
Nara in Spring: Deer, Ancient Temples & Cherry Blossoms in Japan's First Capital (Late March–April 2026)
Uneme Matsuri & Harvest Moon Nights in Nara 2026: Dragon Boats on Sarusawa Pond and Moonlit Toshodaiji (September 24–25)
