[Tono City, Iwate Prefecture] Kappafuchi is a rare spot where you can go fishing for kappa! "Kappa catching permit" is required

I would like to introduce Kappafuchi in Tono City.

The entrance to Kappabuchi is located within the grounds of Jokenji Temple.

In Tono Monogatari, there are many places where kappa live. The most representative of these is Kappabuchi. You can enter Kappabuchi from the grounds of Jokenji Temple. Jokenji Temple can be accessed in about 10 minutes by bus from Tono Station. There is a cute stone statue of a kappa next to the offering box at Jokenji Temple.

Head towards Kappabuchi from the left side of the main hall. Cross the Kappafuchi Bridge over the Okarasu River. The small river flows slowly and the rustling sounds are pleasant to the ears. For sightseeing, days with good weather are always preferred. However, when visiting Kappa-buchi, it is better to visit Kappa-buchi when it is raining, as it gives off a more suspicious aura and makes you more likely to meet Kappa-buchi.

There is a temple where the Kappa god is enshrined.

After crossing the bridge, walk for about 3 minutes and you will arrive at Kappabuchi. A temple is built on the edge of the pool. The god Kappa is enshrined here. It is customary for mothers with children to make offerings here in hopes of producing milk. Make a breast shape out of red or white cloth and offer it. Kappa is originally said to be a monster of a child (mizuko) who died before being born. This is probably where this custom came into being.

Get a permit and go kappa fishing

A fishing rod is attached to the center of the pool. There is a cucumber on the tip of the rod. Of course, it's for catching kappa. There is a sign on the fishing rod that says, ``This is for expert use only, so please do not touch it.'' There is a separate signboard at the pool. The signboard states that a ``Kappa fishing permit'' is required in order to catch a Kappa.

You can buy this kappa hunting permit at the tourist information center ``Tabi no Kura Tono'' near Tono Station and the ``Denshoen'' near Kappafuchi (210 yen). There is a fishing rod next to the signboard at the edge. If you have a permit, you can enjoy kappa fishing using that fishing rod.

The signboard warns that beautiful men and women can be drawn into the abyss by the raincoat. Therefore, be especially careful when fishing for kappa, especially if you are a handsome man or a beautiful woman.

INFORMATION

nameKappafuchi
addressTsuchibuchi, Tsuchibuchi, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture 028-0555
telephone number0198-62-1333
URLhttp://www.tonojikan.jp/kanko/kappabuchi.php
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