Torayakushi
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TEL :075-211-1938 Address :495-1 Nakasujicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto Access :Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station > 5 minutes walk |
Introduction to Saikoji temple
Saikoji Temple was founded in 1279. A statue of Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Buddha), said to have been carved by Kobo Daishi, is enshrined here.
Because it was completed on the day and hour of the Tiger, it came to be called Tora Yakushi (Tiger Medicine Buddha).
