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庚申塔

Koshin Tower

Japanese Name庚申塔
English NameKoshin Tower
PrefectureKanagawa
ReligionShinto
Coordinates35.3224374, 139.5607873

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About this Shrine

A stone monument dedicated to the Koshin faith, representing a syncretic religious practice combining Shinto, Buddhist, and Taoist elements centered around the Three Corpses belief.

Cultural Significance

Koshin towers are folk religious monuments related to the belief that three worms (sanshi) living in the human body ascend to heaven every 60 days to report one's sins. Communities would hold vigil ceremonies (koshin-machi) to prevent this, and erected these stone markers as protective talismans.

More info

This roadside shrine houses a kōshin-tō (庚申塔), a stone monument dedicated to the Taoist-Buddhist deity Shōmen-Kongō, who protects against misfortune and illness. Rooted in the kōshin-machi folk tradition where communities would gather for nightlong vigils on kōshin days, the shrine represents a syncretic blend of Shinto, Buddhist, and Chinese Taoist practices. Visitors pray for protection from evil spirits, good health, and safe travels, particularly valuing its role as a guardian for the local community and travelers passing through the area.

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

These modest stone monuments are often found along old roads and in village centers, representing centuries of local folk religious practice.

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