Yakuo-ji Temple
Yakuo-ji is the 23rd temple on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage and has a reputation as a good place to pray for protection from one's "unlucky years." The temple is also known for its "yaku-zaka," where you can keep misfortune away by placing a one-yen coin on each step as you climb them.
More Information about Yakuo-ji Temple
Street address
- 285-1 Okugawauchi Teramae, Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun
Access
- Around 80 minutes from JR Tokushima Station-->JR Hiwasa Station
20 minutes by foot after leaving the train
- Around 80 minutes from JR Tokushima Station-->JR Hiwasa Station
Opening Hours
- (Prayer reception)
07:00-17:00
Closed
Best season
- All year
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