What secrets does this weathered stone hold? We are standing before the \u5927\u4e57\u5999\u5178\u4e00\u5b57\u4e00\u77f3\u5854 Stele. This stele marks a significant piece of local history.
Let me tell you its story. The \u5927\u4e57\u5999\u5178\u4e00\u5b57\u4e00\u77f3\u5854 Stele stands as a testament to a relocated temple.
In the late Edo period, there was a temple called “Kyozan Eishun-bo” on Mt. Iimuro. It was built by Eishun, the second son of Moetugu, the 11th head of the Kashihara family. However, the location had a poor water supply. The temple was moved. This stele was erected as proof that a temple once stood here.
Later, road construction for National Route 207 required moving the stele to its current location. Beside the stele, 33 stone Kannon statues were erected. Sadly, only a few remain today.
Though simple in appearance, the \u5927\ue583\u5999\u5178\u4e00\u5b57\u4e00\u77f3\u5854 Stele connects us to the past. It reminds us of temples, relocations and changing landscapes. It stands as a silent witness to the passage of time here in Osaka.