Written by Jane Pipkin
Shoryuji is one of the sacred sites of the “Guardian Deity of the Zodiac”. Many visitors to Yorii Town stroll through the area to see all eight temples dedicated to these zodiac deities.
At Shoryuji, you can see two weeping maple trees that are natural monuments in Saitama.
How much is entry to Shoryuji?
Entry to Shoryuji is free. Those who walk the entire trail can choose to collect a goushin (shrine stamp) from each of the eight shrines, which costs ¥300 per stamp.
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Note that walking the whole route takes just over 2 hours. Make sure to wear sensible walking shoes.
正龍寺
101-1 Fujita, Yorii, Osato District, Saitama
- 1.2 km from Yorii Station Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ38)
- 1.7 km from Tamayodo Station Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ37)
