A Japan Photo per Day – A Tengu from Mount Takao

31 January 2011 on Muza-chan's Gate to Japan Posted in: Culture & Traditions    

There are many statues of Tengu at Takaosan Yakuoin Yukiji Temple. Tengu are magical beings from the Japanese folklore (youkai), described by both the Buddhist and by the Shinto religion (as minor kami). This statue is located...
 
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