Buddhist temple
Yusan-ji
油山寺（ゆさんじ）
Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture
A Shingon temple in Muramatsu, Fukuroi, formally named Iōzan Yakuōin Yusan-ji, and one of the Enshū Sanzan (three mountain temples of Enshū). Its principal image, Yakushi Nyorai, has long drawn faith as a buddha of the eyes.
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 object of worship: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began in Taihō 1 (701) when Gyōki opened the mountain and installed Yakushi Nyorai as the principal image. In Tenpyō Shōhō 1 (749) Emperor Kōken is said to have prayed to this Yakushi Nyorai for recovery from an eye illness, and it became an imperial prayer temple. The temple's name comes from its having been built on a mountain where oil springs forth.
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)
- 油山寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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