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Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara Prefecture is one of the top visited attractions in Nara.

Yakushi-ji Temple

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Yakushi-ji Main Hall – Kondō Yakushiji Temple (Yakushi-ji) dates back to the 7th century (680 A.D), constructed by Emperor Tenmu. It’s easily one of the oldest temples in Japan, classified as one of the ‘Historic Monuments of

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Kamakura Daibutsu at Kotoku-in Temple, Kanagawa

Kamakura Daibutsu (Kotokuin Temple)

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture The Kamakura Daibutsu, also known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, is a large bronze statue of Amida Buddha located in the Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Great Buddha of Kamakura was cast in

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