This temple is nationally renowned as a place for warding off evil, as it enshrines "yakujin myoo," a deity believed to ward off all misfortunes. within the temple grounds are the 42-step "men's yakuzaka" (men's evil slope) and the 33-step "women's yakuzaka" (women's evil slope), named after the year of great misfortune. it is customary to climb these steps to ward off bad luck, and many people visit the temple for new year's prayers and the "grand festival for warding off evil" held on january 18th and 19th. furthermore, the "deai-ichi" (meeting market), held four times a year on the temple grounds, features a flea market and other events, showcasing the temple's original role as a gathering place for local people. official url: https://mondoyakujin.or.jp/