Iwawaki-ji
Iwawaki-ji oni Masks
Iwawakiji Temple is one of the Rokugo Manzan temples once known as Hino Iwa-ya, a temple characterized by a long and narrow Mine pilgrimage path stretching to the back of the mountains. The Magaibutsu, Oku-no-in, and Rokusho Gongen can be found on the way leading to the shrine. The oni mask at Iwawakiji Temple has no horns, and its mouth looks like smiling.
| Name of Cultural Asset | Iwawakiji Temple |
|---|---|
| Designation Status | Not designated |
| Category | Oni Folklore |
| Role Played in Story | A Magaibutsu placed on a narrow Mine pilgrimage pathway on Yaba in a position overlooking the village. The oni mask from the early Edo Period is preserved carefully. |
| Location of Cultural Asset | Tashibuyokomine Bungotakada |
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