The ruins of Yakushi-ji Temple in Asuka have remained in Kidono-cho, Kashihara City, lying midway between Mt. Unebi and Amanokaguyama hill--both of which are counted among Three Mountains of Yamato--to be designated as the Special Historic Sites 'The ruins of Moto-Yakushiji Temple.'
この、飛鳥の薬師寺跡は大和三山の畝傍山と天香具山の中間にあたる橿原市城殿町に残り、「本薬師寺（もとやくしじ）跡」として特別史跡に指定されている。