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Yakuoji(薬王寺)

やくおうじ Yakuoji

Yakuoji(薬王寺)

Photo: Araiyasushige / CC0 / Source

Known as a temple for warding off misfortune. Custom is to climb the 42 steps of the men's slope and the 33 of the women's, leaving a coin on each according to your age.

TypeTemple
City / townMinami
Said to bringWarding off misfortune
Area in the prefectureSouthern area

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