Shirousa Rokudo no Tsuji and Roku-men To (Six-sided Pagoda)

Overview

Shirousa Rokudo no Tsuji and Roku-men To are historical sites where the remains of a crossroads with six roads intersecting at the foot of Nishiyama Mountain can be found. It is said to have existed since the early Edo period. At each crossroads, stone monuments bearing the names of six Jizo statues (Houshou, Sanryu, Gosan, Gasshou, Darani, Enmei) are erected. There's also a roughly 90-centimeter-tall hexagonal stone pillar inscribed with “1733, August,” suggesting the Jizo statues were also erected around that time. The cedar trees, Jizo statues, and the quiet atmosphere of the area. Standing at this six-way crossroads, you might almost feel like you've encountered travelers from the Edo period. Did those travelers rest here, praying for safe travels? You can sense the romance of history in the quietude. Designated as a city-designated cultural property, it's a valuable historical site for understanding the history of Nagai City.