Chōishi
Distance stones placed every chō (about 109 m) on the paths to temples
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Chōishi (丁石 or 町石) are distance stones placed along a path, often every chō (町, about 109 m), with a number giving the distance left to the temple. They helped pilgrims on long climbs.
The oldest in Shikoku date from the late 14th century: they stand on the mountain paths of Kakurin-ji and Tairyū-ji (temples 20 and 21). You can also see them on the climb to temple 12, Shōsan-ji, and many others.
Not to be confused with michishirube, the markers that show the direction.
- In English
- Distance stones placed every chō (about 109 m)
- Other spellings
- choishi · 丁石 · 町石
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