It is known as being the Bhaisajyaguru-dedicated family temple of the Hino family of the Fujiwara clan under the alternate names 'Hino Yakushi' and 'Chichi Yakushi' as well as renowned for its National Treasures of the Amitabha hall and statue of Amitabha.
藤原氏の一族である日野家の氏寺で、「日野薬師」あるいは「乳薬師」の別名で知られる薬師信仰の寺であるとともに、国宝の阿弥陀堂と阿弥陀如来像を有することでも知られる。