Okame-san, a Statue of a Carpenter's Wife at Senbon Shakado Temple

At Senbon Shakado (千本釈迦堂) temple in the Nishiijn (西陣) district of Kyoto, there is a statue called "Okame Tuka (おかめ塚)".

Okame is the name of the wife of a carpenter who was in charge of this temple's construction. When the carpenter noticed that the size of the columns were wrong, Okame gave him a very clever advice so that the construction was safely completed.

Today, Okame is still referred to as a nice example of a good wife. It is said that her sweet smile gives you a benefit of a happy marriage. In Kyoto, Okame's mask is used as a decoration for framework completion ceremonies of constructions.

Akane Kibune

URL:

http://www.daihoonji.com/

Access:

5 mins. on foot from Kamishichiken, Kyoto City bus

MAP:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/%E5%8D%83%E6%9C%AC%E9%87%88%E8%BF%A6%E5%A0%82+%E5%A4%A7%E5%A0%B1%E6%81%A9%E5%AF%BA/@35.03159,135.739806,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xb0a7cc5bb2ee510c!8m2!3d35.03159!4d135.739806?hl=en

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