Gyūba-dōji Statue, Stone sculpture at Hashiori-toge Pass, Tanabe, Japan
The Gyūba-dōji statue stands at the summit of Hashiori-toge Pass, featuring a representation of Emperor Kazan mounted on both a horse and a cow.
Emperor Kazan, who reigned from 984 to 986, became one of the first imperial family members to travel the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes during the late 10th century.
The statue combines religious symbolism with imperial history, representing the connection between Buddhism, Shinto practices, and Japanese imperial traditions along the pilgrimage path.
Visitors can reach the statue via a 1.3-kilometer trail from Gyūba-dōji-guchi to Chikatsuyu-oji, with regular bus services connecting to Kii-Tanabe and Shirahama stations.
The sculpture overlooks Chikatsuyu Village across the Hiki-gawa River, marking a significant point where pilgrims descend a cobblestone staircase toward the village below.
Location: Tanabe
GPS coordinates: 33.81083,135.60158
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:28
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