Tokai Yakushi Pilgrimage Info

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Tokai Pilgrimage to 49 Yakushi temples 東海49薬師 / 東海四十九薬師霊場

特別 延暦寺 Enraku-Ji
特別 薬師寺 Yakushi-Ji
01 福成就寺 Fukujoju-Ji
02 仏勝寺 Bussho-Ji
03 徳楽寺 Tokuraku-Ji
04 瑞泉寺 Zuisen-Ji
05 神王寺 Jinno-Ji
06 東日寺 Tonichi-Ji
07 神宮寺 Jingu-Ji
08 桃林寺 Torin-Ji
09 禅林寺 Zenrin-Ji

10 観音寺 Kannon-Ji
11 願王寺 Ganno-Ji
12 禅林寺 Zenrin-Ji
13 妙応寺 Myoo-Ji
14 東光寺 Toko-Ji
15 水薬師寺 Mizuyakushi-Ji
16 薬師寺別院 Yakushi-Ji Bestu-In
17 本誓院 Honshu-In
18 薬師寺 Yakushi-Ji
19 玉林寺 Gyokurin-Ji

20 薬師寺 Yakushi-Ji
21 高田寺 Takada-Ji
22 瑞雲寺 Zuiun-Ji
23 万寿寺 Manju-Ji
24 渓雲寺 Kaiun-Ji
25 宝泉寺 Hosen-Ji
26 慶昌院 Keisho-In
27 神蔵寺 Jinzo-Ji
28 永弘院 Eiko-In
29 成福寺 Jofuku-Ji

30 松音寺 Shoon-Ji
31 法泉寺 Hosen-Ji
32 医王寺 Io-Ji
33 桂林寺 Keirin-Ji
34 長翁寺 Choo-Ji
35 蓮華寺 Renge-Ji
36 瀧山寺 Takisan-Ji
37 久雲寺 Kuun-Ji
38 渭信寺 Ishin-Ji
39 金地院 Konchi-In
bangai 番外 世薬院 Seyaku-In

40 洞雲寺 Toun-Ji
41 東光寺 Toko-Ji
42 妙法寺 Myoho-Ji
43 全久院 Zenkyu-In
44 医王寺 Io-Ji
45 東光寺 Toko-Ji
46 海蔵寺 Kaizo-Ji
47 正盛院 Shosei-In
bangai 薬師堂 Yakushi-Do
48 法海寺 Hokai-Ji
49 普済寺 Fusai-JI

- source : tokai49yakusi.sub.jp/map .

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Busshoji Yakushi Ida

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Busshooji 佛勝寺 Bussho-Ji, Ida
福田山 Fukudazan 佛勝寺 / 仏勝寺 Busshoji

三重県伊賀市猪田2159 / Mie, Iga city, Ida

The main statue is a seated 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai.
It is an important cultural property.
It was probably made by 春日仏師 It is placed in a small shrine in the main hall.
It is a secret statue and only shown every 33 years.
It has the characteristics of a statue from the middle-Heian period.
It is the oldest Buddha statue in the Iga district.
The statue is surrounded by 十二神将 the 12 Heavenly Generals.

During the reign of 朱雀天皇 Emperor Suzaku,
the temple was founded by 道雄大徳 Doyu Daitoku and called 長福寺 Chofuku-Ji.
During a revolte in 1582 the main hall burned down, but the Yakushi Statue was saved.
In 1615, the hall was rebuilt and the temple called 佛勝寺 Bussho-Ji.

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- - - - - Reference of the temple
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. source : google 佛勝寺 .

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This temple is Nr. 02 of the pilgrimage
. 東海49薬師 Tokai Pilgrimage to 49 Yakushi temples .

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Reikoji Yakushi Tachikue

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Reikooji 霊光寺 Reiko-Ji, Tachikue
霊光寺 Reikoji
立久恵薬師 Tachikue Yakushi

島根県出雲市乙立町立久恵4311 / Shimane, Izumo city, Otsutachi town, Tachikue

The main statue is Yakushi Nyorai.
It was floating on a shinki 神亀 divine turtle and picked up by priest Ukimado.
The statue was carved of one piece of wood.

- Chant of the temple
聳(そび)え立(た)つ 久(ひさ)の恵(めぐ)みのお薬師(やくし)を
神亀(しんき)の峡(たに)に仰(あお)ぐ尊(とうと)さ

The temple was founded in 823 by 浮窓律師 Priest Ukimado.
It is located almost in the middle of the Tachukue region.
It was revitalized in 1919 by Zen Priest 森山玄昶禅師 Moriyama Gensho.

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- - - - - Reference of the temple
. - reference : - shimane19.net/ - .
. - reference : 霊光寺 - .
. source : omairi club .

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This temple is Nr. 10 of the pilgrimage
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Jofukuji Yakushi Shioji

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Joofukuji 浄福寺 Jofuku-Ji, Shioji
浄福寺 Jofukuji
半分薬師 Hanbu Yakushi

島根県出雲市上塩冶町917 / Shimane, Izumo city, Kami-Shioji town

The Yakushi Statue was carved by 行基菩薩 Gyoki Bosatsu.

The temple was founded in 1624 by 日逞大徳 Nittaku Daitoku.
It is a temple of the Nichiren Sect.

Chant of the temple
奇(く)しき名(な)の半分薬師(はんぶやくし)の霊験(れいけん)は
遠(とお)きに及(およ)ぶ今(いま)も昔(むかし)も

Not much information about this temple is found online.

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This temple is Nr. 09 of the pilgrimage
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Fukuchiji Yakushi Chiimiya

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Fukuchiji 福知寺 Fukuchi-Ji, Chiimiya
眞幸山 Masakizan 福知寺 Fukuchiji
真幸薬師 Masaki Yakushi

出雲市知井宮町１２５４ / Izumo city, Chiimiya town

The main statue is 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai.

- Chant of the temple
やまひみな 癒(い)えて真幸(まさき)の月(つき)仰(あお)ぐ
薬師如来(やくしにょらい)の深(ふか)き恵(めぐ)みに

In the Kamakura period (1185–1333) it became the family temple of 小野氏 the Ono clan.
Later it fell into decline.
During a fire the main gate and main hall were lost.
The main statue was saved.
In the Sengoku Period of "The Warring States" (1336 - 1573)
a wandering priest came here and helped to built
a small hall for the statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
In 1820, 覚英大和尚 Priest Kakuei revived the compound.
In 1907, the well water became usable for the farmers.
In 1922, the compound was widened and a new main hall was built.
In 1989, more buildings were repaired and the roof tiles renewed.

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People come here to pray for
諸病平癒 healing of diseases, 学業上達 academic improvement and 出世開運 a good career.

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除夜、歳旦行事（鐘つき、三朝祈祷）
大般若法会
春秋彼岸会
三仏忌各法要（降誕、成道、涅槃）

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- - - - - Reference of the temple
. - reference : Temple Fukuchiji - .
. source : google 福知寺 .

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This temple is Nr. 08 of the pilgrimage
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Izumo Yakushi Matsuyori

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Yakushiji 薬師寺 Yakushi-Ji, Matsuyori

島根県出雲市松寄下町1318 / Shimane, Izumo city, Matsuyori Shimo town
Known as 出雲薬師 Izumo Yakushi

The main statue is Yakushi Nyorai.
The statue was made by 弘法大師 Kobo Daishi Kukai.

- Chant of the temple
出雲路の 光仰ぎて詣づれば 薬師の寺にわが命湧く

The temple was founded by 嶽雲龍呑大和尚 High Priest Takeun Ryudon.
The main hall was built in 1640 on request of 三成善左衛門 Mitsunari Zenzaemon.
Not much information about this temple is found online.
People come here to pray for 諸病平癒 healing and 五穀豊穣 a good harvest.

Statues of Jizo Bosatsu in the compound.

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Yearly Festivals
０２月　　涅槃会
０４月　　降誕会
０７月　　施食会
０９月　　両祖忌
１０月　　達磨忌
１２月　　成道会

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. source : zuiunnzi.web ... .

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This temple is Nr. 06 of the pilgrimage
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Yakushiji Izumo Nakano

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Yakushiji 薬師寺 Yakushi-Ji, Nakano
長命山 Chomeizan 薬師寺 Yakushiji // 川跡薬師 (かわとやくし) Kawato Yakushi

島根県出雲市中野町182 / Shimane, Izumo city, Nakano town

The main statue is 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai, made by 一鑑隆明師 Reverend Takaaki Ichikan.
Ichikan is the 16th generation of 松江洞光寺十六世 the Temple Toko-Ji of Matsue.

- Chant of the temple
簸(ひ)の川(かわ)の 清(きよ)き川跡((かわと)の御薬師(おんやくし)
恒紗(ごうしゃ)の衆生(しゅじょう)救(すく)ひ漏(も)らさず

The Temple was founded in 1719 during a time of severe epidemic.
The head priest prayed for help from the Deities, undergoing a severe prayer ritual
itto sanrai 一刀三拝 (イットウサンライ)| one cut of the Yakushi statue and three deep bows,
thus making a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.

In 1884, the temple was elected as one of the 12 Yakushi Nyorai and named
川跡薬師 Kawato Yakushi.
In the compound are many statues of other deities like
慈母観音、地蔵菩薩、十王像、弘法大師、金比羅、秋葉権現.

People come here to pray for 長命 a long life, 学問 good scholarship and 諸願成就 fulfillment of their wishes.

慈母観音堂 Jibo "Mother Kannon" Hall

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- Yearly Festivals 年中行事 -

２月１５日 涅槃会 Nehan-E - Nirvana ritual
４月８日　 花まつり Hana Matsuri - Flower festival
７月２３日　施食法要 Shishoku Hoyo - almsgiving memorial service

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. source : sotozen-shima2.jp ... 薬師寺 .

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This temple is Nr. 05 of the pilgrimage
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Daikoji Yakushi Iwano

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Daikooji 大光寺 Daiko-Ji, Iwano
大光寺 Daikoji // 岩野薬師 Iwano Yakushi

島根県出雲市斐川町上直江2198 / Shimane, Izumo city, Hikawa town, Kami-Naoe

The main statue is one of seven Yakushi statues carved by 行基菩薩 Gyoki Bosatsu, when he was in the area.
The statue was carved more than 1200 years ago.
The Yakushi Hall was built in 1706, at 岩野山上 the top of Mound Iwano.
People come here to pray for healing from of diseases from eyes, ears, the mouth and arms and legs.

The warrior 遠藤与一 Endo Yoichi offered a large sword and came every day to pray.
It was also known as 妻薬師 "The Wife of Yakushi".

- Chant of the temple
ゆかり濃き　氷川の里は弥栄湯　薬師日も夜も守り給へる　

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- - - - - Reference of the temple
. - reference : jimdofree .
. reference : google 大光寺 .

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This temple is Nr. 04 of the pilgrimage
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....................................................................... Ibaraki 栃木県　
栃木市 Ibaraki city 大光寺町 Daikoji town

. hebi 蛇と伝説 Legends about snakes and serpents .
When 親鸞上人 Saint Shinran passed here, there was a woman
who had turned into a serpent because of envy.
Shinran healed the woman.
. Saint Shinran 親鸞 (1173 – 1263) .




....................................................................... Nagasaki 長崎県　
長崎市 Nagasaki city 鍛冶屋町 Kajiya town

kitsune 狐 a fox
５，６０年前、今籠町の大音寺と大光寺の境にある深い溝（大溝）に狐の老夫婦がいた。善狐で、住職に恩を受けたので、寺の周囲を夜回りした。拍子木の音が瓦を打ち鳴らすようににも、竹筒を叩くようにも聞えた。その音を聞くと、「狐の拍子木だ」と言って、火の元の注意をした。

. kitsune densetsu 狐と伝説 fox legends .




....................................................................... Saitama 埼玉県 　
岩槻市 Iwatsuki city

yooji 楊枝 toothpick
When 日蓮 Saint Nichiren visited the Temple Daikoji in Iwatsuki, he pressed his toothpick into the ground.
It begun to grow and became a yanagi 柳 willow tree near the pond.
. Nichiren, Saint Nichiren 日蓮 (1222 – 1282) .
. tsumajoji 爪楊枝　toothpick .

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Shogonji Yakushi Shobara

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Shoogonji 荘厳寺 Shogon-Ji, Shobara
不老山 Furozan 荘厳寺 Shogonji / 荘原薬師 Shobara Yakushi

島根県出雲市斐川町上庄原659 / Shimane, Izumo city, Hikawa town, Kami-Shobara

The main statue is a seated statue of 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai.
It was made on request of 備前守綱寛公 Tsunahiro, the Lord of Takase Castle.
It was carved by priest 行基菩薩 Gyoki Bosatsu.
It is one of the seven Yakushi statues carved by Gyoki in this region.

- Chant of the temple
薬師(やくし)への 道(みち)ありかたし湖(うみ)のなみ
原(はら)のそよぎもみ名(な)をたたへり

- A stone marker in the compound -

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shuin　朱印 stamp

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- - - - - Reference of the temple
. - reference : hotokami - .
. source : google 莊嚴寺 .

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This temple is Nr. 03 of the pilgrimage
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Zuiunji Hirata Izumo

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Zuiunji 瑞雲寺 Zuiun-Ji, Hirata
薬王山 Yakuozan, 瑞雲寺 Zuiunji // 平田薬師 Hirata Yakushi

島根県出雲市平田町116 / Shimane, Izumo city, Hirata town

The main statue is Yakushi Nyorai 薬師如来, carved by the famous carver 行基菩薩 Gyoki Bosatsu.
The two Nio statues right and left to the main gate were made by 運慶 Unkei.

- Chant of the temple
ありがたや 瑠璃のひかりに　照らされて あたごの山に　晴るる朝霧

The temple is located near a city park famous for its cherry blossoms.
The temple was founded in 944 during an epidemic.
Even now people come here to pray for good health of the whole family.

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- Koyasu Daishi 子安大師 Kobo Daishi to protect children-

あなとうと　子安大師の ご利益(りやく)を 受けしうぶ子の　声ぞいさまし

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shuin　朱印 stamp

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- Yearly Festivals 年中行事 -

平田薬師秋季大祭 Great Autumn Festival at Hirata Yakushi

The festival lasts for two days.
. - reference : zuiunnji.jimdofree ... - .

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- - - - - Reference of the temple
. - reference : zuiunnzi.web - .
. source : google 瑞雲寺 .

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This temple is Nr. 02 of the pilgrimage
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Ichibata Yakushi Izumo

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Ichibata Yakushi 一畑薬師
医王山 Iozan 一畑寺 Ichibata-Ji

島根県出雲市小境町 803番地 / 803 Kozakai town, Izumo, Shimane

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A holy temple that’s part of three pilgrimages.
Founded over 1,000 years ago, Ichibata Yakushi is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Shimane Prefecture. It’s a pilgrimage site and a popular autumn leaf viewing destination among other claims to fame, making it a must-see for culture and nature lovers.
The story of Ichibata Yakushi begins with a fisherman named Yoichi. One day, he discovered a statue of Yakushi Nyorai—also called the Medicine Buddha—in the sea and brought it home. This sparked a chain of events that resulted in the sight of Yoichi’s blind mother being healed. Yoichi then entered the Buddhist priesthood and Ichibata Yakushi was founded in the year 894 to enshrine Yakushi Nyorai.
Since then, people have visited the temple to pray for eye health, safety or the healing of other ailments. Ichibata Yakushi also earned a place in the Chugoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, the Shimane Peninsula’s Forty-Two Bay Pilgrimage and the Izumo Shinbutsu Pilgrimage.
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One of the most prominent features of Ichibata Yakushi is its location. Perched 200 meters up a mountainside, visitors are treated to panoramic views of Lake Shinji and the Chugoku Mountain Range. Surrounding forests are also loved for their stunning red and yellow hues during autumn.
Koreicha (tea brewed with local well water and tea leaves) is another draw for visitors. Often used as an offering during prayers, koreicha is believed to have special properties, and visitors can either sample some near the temple office or buy a tokkuri (ceramic bottle) to take some home. Plain well water and bags of loose-leaf koreicha are also available for purchase.
For those who want to learn more about Buddhist practices or take time to clear their minds, the temple regularly holds sessions of zazen meditation and shakyo (copying sutras by hand).
The best time to see autumn foliage at Ichibata Yakushi is typically from mid-November to early December.
. source : gaijinpot ichibata-yakushi .

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shuin　朱印 stamp

omamori　お守り amulets / 眼身守（がんしんまもり）

ema 絵馬 votive tablet

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. page list : ichibata.jp ... .

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. - reference : ichibata.jp Yakushi - .
. source : google 一畑薬師 .

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This temple is Nr. 01 of the pilgrimage
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Daifukuji Yakushi Kyoto

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Daifukuji 大福寺 Daifuku-Ji, Kyoto
瑠璃光山 Rurikozan 利生院 Risho-In 大福寺 Daifukuji
菩提薬師 Hotei Yakushi

京都市中京区麸屋町通 二条上ル布袋屋町498番地 Hoteiya town/ Kyoto, Nakagyo ward, Fuya town

The main statue is 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai,
carved by 聖徳太子 Shotoku Taishi (574 - 622).

- Chant of the temple
御名となふ人は　心のくもはれて るりのひかりを　みるぞうれしき

The temple was founded on request of 推古天皇 Empress Suiko Tenno (554 - 628).
In 1356, it was relocated to the capital 平安京 Heiankyo.
In 1785, the temple burned dwon.
During the New Year Season, many people come here to get shuin 朱印 a stamp.
This is maybe the origin of the expression Daifukucho 大福帳 "Lucky Account Book".

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. source : google 大福寺 .
- source : kyoto12yakushi.net ... .

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This temple is Nr. 10 of the pilgrimage
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羽咋郡 Hakui district 富来町 Togi town

. ryuutoo 龍燈 / 龍灯 / 竜灯 と伝説 Legends about Ryuto, "Dragon Lantern" .
At the Kannon Hall of the Temple 大福寺 Daifuku-Ji on 高爪山 Mound Takatsume
there is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai
which had been found in 荒木の海 the sea near Araki.
Every year on the main ritual on the 18th day on June
there is a "dragon lantern" to be seen on the large Sugi tree in the compound.
. sugi 杉 Legends about the Pine Tree .




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. kotengu　小天狗 minor Tengu, crow-like goblin .
The 上野市愛宕神社 Atago Shrine in Ueno City has been built by a minor Tengu.
In the compound was a temple called 大福寺 Daifuku-Ji.
Once a Tengu came to ask the priest about the ninjutsu 忍術 skills of stealth and secrecy practiced by the 忍者 Ninja.

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Yakushi In Kyoto Daikoku

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Yakushiin 薬師院 Yakushi-In, Kyoto
医徳山 Itokuzan 薬師院 Yakushiin
Konuka Yakushi 不来乎薬師 (こぬかやくし) / 来ぬか薬師 - "Why Do you not come, Yakushi San?"

京都市中京区釜座通二条上ル大黒町694 / Kyoto city, Nakagyo ward, Kamaza street, Daikoku town

The main statue is 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai.
It was carved by 伝教大師最澄 Dengyo Daishi Saicho when he was 16 years old.
The method was
itto sanrai 一刀三礼 carving one part and praying three times
. Saicho, Dengyo Daishi 伝教大師最澄 .
The statue was given from 比叡山女人禁制 Mount Hieisan of the temple that was forbidden for women in Gifu.

In 1230 the Head Priest had a dream vision, where Yakushi told him:
「一切病苦の衆生、我が前に来たらば諸病悉く除くべきに、来也(こぬか)、来也。」

In 1688, the Zen prest 鉄面禅師 Tetsumen Zenshi restored the temple.
The statue of Yakushi Nyorai was given to 織田信長 Oda Nobunaga by 斎藤道三 Saito Dosan.
At the end of the Edo period the 蛤御門 Hamaguri Gomon Gate was lost to fire.
In 1888 the priest 竺丈禅師 Jikujo Zenshi revived the temple with the help of the
近衛家 Konoe Family and the 三井家 Mitsui family.
At that time during the digging for a well a statue of Daikoku was found
and the village nearby was now called 大黒町 Daikoku town.
In 2012, the temple was added to the
京都十二薬師霊場めぐり Pilgrimage to 12 Yakushi Temples in Kyoto.

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shuin　朱印 stamp
「不来乎」で「こぬか」reading is KONUKA.

omamori　お守り amulet

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本尊薬師如来開扉法要(10月8日) The statue is shown every year
in a special ritual on Ocotber 08.

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. source : google ... 大黒町 .
- source : kyoto12yakushi.net ... .

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This temple is Nr. 09 of the pilgrimage
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