Aza-Tayaba, Ichikawa, Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture
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¥500
The Taga-jo Stone Monument (Tsubo Stele) is a significant historical artifact located near the South Gate of the Taga Castle ruins in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture. Dating back to the Nara period, it is one of Japan's Three Ancient Monuments. The stele, housed in a protective structure, bears inscriptions detailing the construction and repairs of Taga Castle, as well as distances from Kyoto and other provincial borders. It's a site visited by the famous poet Matsuo Basho, who wrote about it in 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'. Visitors can view the monument and learn about its history through nearby explanatory panels. The monument is a short walk from Kokufu-Tagajo Station, making it easily accessible for tourists exploring the Taga Castle site.