"There is a legend saying that oni piled up at the stone stairs that were made from natural stones that follow the Kumano Magaibutsu. A oni who was once living in a cave that looked like a rocky peak and faced a village was a terrible oni who liked to eat villagers. One day, Kumano Gongen promised to forgive the oni so long as it could stack 100 stairs in one night to visit the Kumano Shrine to redeem the oni's sins. However, as it was able to build the stone steps easily with its strength, the surprised Kumano Gongen changed his appearance into a rooster and crowed. It is said that oni fled in a hurry, and died because of exhaustion, turning into Tateishi in Yamaga, Kitsuki City."""
Name of Cultural Asset | The stone steps built by oni |
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Designation Status | Not designated |
Category | Oni Folklore |
Role Played in Story | It is said that the oni built the stone steps going to the Magaibutsu using natural rocks in a night. |
Location of Cultural Asset | Tashibuhirano Bungotakada |
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