Magose-toge Pass, Kihoku Town, Kitamuro District, Mie Prefecture
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¥500
The Crying Child Jizo is a stone statue located along the historic Magose-toge Pass on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route in Mie Prefecture. Believed to protect travelers and offer solace to crying children, this Jizo is a small, yet significant, cultural landmark. Visitors can find it a short walk up the stone-paved path from the Kihoku Town entrance. The statue is adorned with a red bib and hat, and offerings like baby bottles are often left by those seeking blessings. A visit to the Crying Child Jizo offers a peaceful moment of reflection amidst the natural beauty of the ancient Kumano Kodo.