The stone here has worn down badly and on many of the Jizo the face is no longer clear. But the red caps and capes on the three larger ones are new, crocheted by hand. You can see the care in every stitch.

Captured on Dec 1, 2025 | Chikurin-ji, Kochi

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Inside this small hall sits the Hitokoto Jizo. Hitokoto means "one word": you may only ask for one thing at a time. The rows of small wooden Jizo around him each stand for one person's one wish.

Captured on Dec 1, 2025 | Hitokoto Jizo, Chikurin-ji

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