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The Onidaishi statue of the Monjusenji Temple is 20.3-cm tall and is said to be made in the 17th - 18th century. Legend says that Tsunodaishi is actually Ryogen, who was a restorer of the Tendai school of Mahayana Buddhism and a chief abbot of Enryaku-ji. He turned himself into a oniic god for the people to drive away evil spirits. His representation as a oni statue in this temple is considered unusual.
| Name of Cultural Asset | Wooden statue of Onidaishi |
|---|---|
| Designation Status | City designated (tangible) |
| Category | Oni Folklore |
| Role Played in Story | This is a wooden statue that expresses Ryogen, a Tendai priest who disguised himself as a oni and healed the people's illnesses. It symbolizes the people's deep longing for oni. |
| Location of Cultural Asset | Kunisaki |
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