07.straw sandals and statues of Jizo

Funage・Hayashi

There is a temple of Jizo called the Artesian Well Jizo or the Refuge Jizo around the boundary of Hayashisaki Village. Hanging straw sandals without clog thong may be “michikiri”, talismans against evil at the boundary. People also have thought of old legends like muddy stone image of Buddha that has answering prayers for preventing plague and so on.

Access:10-minute walk south from Sanyo Electric Railway Nishishinmachi Station
Sakuramaru-Myoujin Tamachi2choume Jizo Bodhisattva
No Parking
Restroom available southwest within the grounds of Mitsuzoin Temple

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Akashi heritage-map “Funage・Hayashi” 2019

Photo:Dec.14,2024
Photo:Dec.14,2024
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