Buddhist temple
Byōdō-ji
平等寺（びょうどうじ）
Shimogyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A temple in Shimogyō Ward, Kyoto, affectionately known as “Inabadō” and “Inaba Yakushi.” Its principal image is a Yakushi Nyorai said to have been drawn up from the sea, and people visit to pray for recovery from illness and for protection from cancer.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the Inabadō Engi, the temple's account of its origins, Tachibana no Yukihira, who had gone to Inaba Province, received a revelation in a dream while ill and obtained a statue of Yakushi Nyorai from the sea. In Chōhō 5 (1003) the statue appeared at Yukihira's residence in the capital, and the temple is said to have begun when the residence was converted into a hall named Inabadō; in Jōan 1 (1171) it was granted the name Byōdō-ji by Emperor Takakura.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 平等寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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