Furisode Jizo

This jizo (Kshitigarbha) statue is located the Michinoku Fairy Tale Road in Nametsu, Shichikashuku Town, Katta County. Legend has it that it was erected by a lord of the Akita Domain in the memory of a beautiful local girl who had stolen his heart while he traveled through the area on his way to Edo but tragically passed away before they could meet again. Its name comes from its characteristic form, which depicts the Kshitigarbha as wearing a furisode (long-sleeved kimono).

Spot details

Address: Miyagi Katta-gun Shichikashukumachi Nametsu Map
Area: Zao / Shiroishi Area
Phone: 0224372177
Hours: Open 24 hours
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available (Please use the parking lot of Shunnoichi Shichikashuku)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes