Stone Warding Jizo

Highlights & Introduction

The “Stone Warding Jizo” is located at the base of a steep cliff known locally as the armor rock, at the northern edge of the national highway running through Kitakomatsu. This cliff was prone to frequent falling rocks, making it very dangerous to pass beneath. To protect travelers from the danger of falling rocks, the locals placed a Jizo statue at the base of the cliff, naming it “Stone Warding Jizo,” and have worshipped it as a guardian deity ever since.

Access

Address

Kitakomatsu, Otsu, Shiga 520-0501, Japan

By car: 15 min from the Shiga Bypass Hira Ramp exit
By train: 15 min walk from JR Kitakomatsu Station

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From Kyoto Station

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From Itami Airport From Kansai International Airport

Local Information

Basic Information

Business Hours: Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Closed: None
Contact Information: Shiga Tourism Association

Phone number: 077-592-0378