Sano Yakuyoke Daishi (Sojuji Temple)
In Japanese: 佐野厄よけ大師（春日岡山惣宗寺）
One of the 'three great Daishi temples of Kanto', visited for protection from bad luck. Tokugawa Ieyasu's coffin stayed here a night on its way to Nikko, and the grounds hold Tanaka Shozo's grave and Sano Toshogu.
Nearby
- Ashikaga Flower Park ≈ 20 min by car
- Karasawayama Castle Ruins ≈ 20 min by car
- Tsutsujigaoka Park (Tatebayashi) ≈ 25 min by car
- Ashikaga Gakko (Ashikaga School) ≈ 30 min by car
- Bannaji Temple (Ashikaga) ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 10 min walk from Sanoshi Sta. (Tobu Sano Line); 15 min walk from Sano Sta. (JR Ryomo Line, Tobu Sano Line)
- Booking
- Prayers need no reservation; go straight to the main hall reception on the day (official).
- Good to know
- Prayers against bad luck every day, no booking needed; open through the night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
- Time needed
- 40 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info