Buddhist temple
Daitaku-ji
大澤寺（だいたくじ）
Gojō, Nara Prefecture
A temple of the Kōyasan Shingon school in the mountains of Gojō, Nara Prefecture, long affectionately known as "Me no Yakushi" (the Yakushi for the eyes) and "the temple of autumn leaves." Its principal image is a hidden image of Yakushi Nyorai.
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 (hidden image)
History and things to know
According to the temple's history, it began in the Hakuhō period when En no Gyōja built a simple hall and welcomed Yakushi Nyorai, and Kōbō Daishi is said to have arranged its buildings in the Kōnin era. In the Nanboku-chō period it was made a place of prayer at the wish of Emperor Go-Daigo, and in the Edo period it became a place of prayer for the Kishū Tokugawa family.
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)
- 大澤寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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