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Sessho-seki(殺生石)

せっしょうせき Sessho-seki

Sessho-seki(殺生石)

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A place where volcanic gas vents. The nine-tailed fox is said to have turned into this rock; Basho came to see it.

TypeUtaki sacred site
City / townNasu
Said to bringWarding off misfortune
Area in the prefectureNorthern area

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