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stonework and faith

Updated: June 28, 2017

There are many stone structures built from the Middle Ages to the early modern period remaining in the city. Near ( ) The stone structures found in the precincts of shrines and temples are deeply connected to the lives and beliefs of the local people. Some of the most representative stone structures found in the city are listed below.
Stone tablet ( )
It was built between the Kamakura and Azuchi-Momoyama periods. Memorial tower ( ) And the dead Memorial ( ) They were built all over the country in hopes of ensuring peace and prosperity for future generations. Chlorite schist ( ) Many of them were made using stone, and they were the most common in the Kanto region. They can be considered representative stone structures of the Middle Ages.
Koshin Tower ( )
Koshin lecture ( ) This stone monument was built to commemorate the continuation of the Blue-faced Vajra ( ) , Two birds ( ) , Three Wise Monkeys ( ) , Sun and Moon ( ) These are the common shapes carved. Koshin faith ( ) It began in the Heian period, but as faith spread in rural communities during the Edo period, tower construction became popular.
Jizo Bodhisattva Tower ( )
The Jizo Bodhisattva Tower was the stone tower that was most actively constructed as a symbol of popular faith during the Edo period. Monk form ( ) On your left Jewel ( ) (A jewel that grants wishes) in his right hand Staff ( ) They are generally depicted holding a walking stick (a walking stick used by monks), and are considered representative stone sculptures of the early modern period.
Bato Kannon Tower ( )
Horses were an important source of labor in farming villages during the Edo period, and stone towers were erected to pray for the souls of horses that died from illness or accidents, as well as for safe travels on roads. They were actively built from the latter half of the Edo period through to the Taisho period.

Number of stone works by age
 era  board monument  Koshin Pagoda Jizo Bodhisattva Pagoda Bato Kannon Pagoda
1280~ 3      
1300~ 25      
1350~ 50      
1400~ 37      
1450~ 20      
1500~ 5      
1550~        
1600~        
1650~   9 4  
1700~   13 10  
1750~   4 6  
1800~   4 5 3
1850~   1 3 15
1900~   1   20
1950~   1   2
not clear 118 7 12 5
total 258 40 40 45

Inquiries regarding this page

Inagi City Education Department Lifelong Learning Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi-shi, Tokyo
Phone: 042-377-2121 Fax: 042-379-0491

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