Yakushi-ji
Nara, Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Yakushi-ji is a Buddhist temple, chokugan-ji, and Hachiman shrine in Nara that was established in 680. It is a National Treasure of Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is dedicated to the Three Sages of the East and Hachiman, and is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, the Nanto Shichi Daiji, and the 49 Sacred sites of Saigoku Yakushi.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 30 °C and 32 °C. The coldest months are January and February, when daily lows reach 0 °C. June is the wettest month with about 209 mm of rain, while December and January are the driest, with 50 mm and 52 mm of rain. Yakushi-ji is 373 km from Tokyo and 34 km from Osaka Itami International Airport.
Nearby sights include Heijō Palace (about 3 km), Kōfuku-ji (about 5 km), Nara National Museum (about 5 km), Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara (about 5 km), and Tōdai-ji (about 6 km). The temple is open Monday to Sunday from 08:30 to 17:00. There is no wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is June, with about 209 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 70 | 117 | 117 | 163 | 209 | 180 | 117 | 184 | 130 | 80 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
