The 23rd Temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage Yakuo-ji Temple

It is said that this temple was built by Gyoki. Kobo-Daishi (Kukai) engraved the statue of Buddha of healing and medicine by bowing tree times every time when he was engraving in order to pray for the removal of disasters for himself and others. This is said to be one and only statue. It is said that when the fire occurred in 1188, the statue avoided the disaster by flying to Mt. Tamazushi. When the temple was rebuilt and service was held, it returned and entered the Zushi (little cup-board like container) facing backwards. The statue is commonly called “Ushiromuki (turned backwards) Yakushi (Buddha of healing and medicine)”. It is also said that another statue was added so that there are two statues.

Information

Address

285-1 Okugawauchi-teramae, Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture

Parking

Free of charge 350 spaces for cars / 10 spaces for microbuses and coaches

Access

Approx. 700 meters from JR “Hiwasa Sta.” (Mugi Line)
Shortly from “Yakuo-ji” bus stop of Tokushima Bus
Approx. 72.1 kilometers to the 24th temple (JR service part of the way or bus service is available)
Approx. 100 minutes’ drive from Tokushima Interchange

The 23rd Temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage Yakuo-ji Temple

The 23rd Temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage Yakuo-ji Temple