The statue of Shoki is put on the roof first floor of Hattori house which is in front of Hachiman shrine. Someone says that Shoki is a God of Taoism widely believed in China and famous for answering prayers for protecting from evil spirits. Others say that Syoki means chance to win through play on words and set it for good luck.
Akashi heritage-map “Okura” 2014
It still remains along the Saigoku Kaid? (Western National Highway).
