Ninomiya Sontoku (Ninomiya Kinjiro) Statue

Overview

The Ninomiya Sontoku (Ninomiya Kinjiro) Statue is located within Odawara Castle Park, specifically at the Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine. This statue commemorates Ninomiya Sontoku, a figure born in Odawara who established the Hotoku movement in the late Edo period to revitalize farming villages. Unlike the familiar image of Kinjiro as a boy carrying firewood while reading, this statue depicts him as an adult, often with a scroll and pen, symbolizing his contributions to economic and moral reform. Visitors can see both the adult Sontoku statue and the traditional boy Kinjiro statue at the shrine. A visit provides insight into Ninomiya Sontoku's legacy and his impact on the region.

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