Stone God of Nanoka-Ichiba
Maruishi-gami
Considered an enigma by folklorists, an object of primitive animistic worship lives on in Yamanashi.

šŸ“œ Spherical stone gods, known as Maruishi-gami, are a unique folk belief in Yamanashi Prefecture.
šŸ” The largest of its kind is located in the Nanoka-Ichiba neighborhood.

Why Go

šŸ—æ Object of primitive animistic worship
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ Unique Japanese folk belief
šŸŒ³ Surrounded by green mountain ranges
šŸ§ Academic research lacking, much to decipher

Tips

šŸ‘€ Keep an eye out for smaller Maruishi-gami shrines in gardens.

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