Chimata-No-Kami

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one of Chimata-No-Kami,Douso-jin(道祖神)
one of Chimata-No-Kami,Douso-jin(道祖神)

Chimata-No-Kami(岐の神) are the Japanese gods of crossroads, highways and footpaths.

[edit] Patern of Chimata-No-Kami

Douso-jin(道祖神)
Another name is Sai-No-Kami(賽の神). It means Village boundary god.
Kousin-tou(庚申塔)
It means Monkey god (also known Three Wise Monkeys). It is treated similarly to Douso-jin.

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