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This page provides official travel information about Shikoku 88 Temples No. 23 / Yakuoji Honbo Special Inner Worship and nearby attractions in the Kansai region of Japan.
Yakuo-ji Temple in Awa Province was founded by Kobo Daishi at the age of 42-under the imperial decree of Retired Emperor Heizei-by carving its principal image, the Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha) for warding off misfortune. As the 23rd sacred site on the Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage, it is renowned nationwide as a primary center for prayers to avert calamity. You will be granted special access to view the interior of the main temple building.
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
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