Yakushi-dō (Rinnō-ji)

Name: Yakushi-dō (Rinnō-ji)
Address: Nikko, Tochigi, 321-1431, JP
Telephone: +81288540531

Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture

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What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Yakushi-dō is a notable hall within Rinnō-ji Temple complex, famous for its stunning ceiling mural of a dragon. The hall features the twelve zodiac deities and is dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of healing. Visitors experience the unique echoing 'cry' of the dragon.

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Why you should go

Goshuin

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This temple offers 2 different goshuin designs

Regular

How do I visit?

Admission

Free

Location

Know before you go

Take time to identify the twelve zodiac deities inside the hall; zodiac-themed figures are a key feature of Yakushi-dō.

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Enshrined Deities

The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place

Yakushi Nyorai

Deity of healing and medicine

Buddhist

Blessings (Goriyaku)

What this place is believed to grant

Temple complex

Part of the Nikkozan Rinno-ji complex.

Main place

Exterior of Nikkozan Rin'nōji temple, a large red wooden hall with green roof tiles, surrounded by trees.

Main temple

Nikkozan Rinno-ji

Nikko · Temple

Also in this complex

Sub-temple

Chuzenji

Nikko · Temple

Sub-temple

Nikkōzan Onsenji

Nikko · Temple

Sanbutsu-dō (Rinnō-ji) temple exterior with a snow-covered roof, red wooden walls, and trees in winter.

Hall

Sanbutsu-do (Rinno-ji)

Nikko · Temple · 1 Goshuin

Exterior of Rin'nōji Taiyū-in with ornate gold-and-red temple buildings and curved tiled roofs among trees.

Sub-temple

Taiyu-in (Rinno-Ji)

Nikko · Temple · 1 Goshuin

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Yakushi-dō (Rinnō-ji)