Yakuoji Temple
Yakuoji is Temple No. 23 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and is famous for warding off bad luck during one's "unlucky years" (yakudoshi). The temple is renowned for its Yaku-zaka steps, where visitors place a 1-yen coin on each step as they climb to leave their misfortune behind.
More Information about Yakuoji Temple
Street address
- 285-1 Okugawauchi Teramae, Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun
About TOKUSHIMA
Access
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- Take the train from JR Tokushima Station to JR Hiwasa Station (approx. 80 minutes). The temple is a 20-minute walk from the station.
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Opening Hours
- (Prayer reception)
7:00-17:00
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
update: Oct.7.2026
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