Ishi-no-Hoden Stone
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The Ishi-no-Hoden Stone is a large monolithic megalith located in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The structure is roughly 6 meters tall, 5.7 meters wide, and 7.5 meters deep. It is part of a Shinto shrine, believed to have been constructed for religious purposes.
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Ishi-no-Hoden Stone is associated with the Shinto deity Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto. Its construction date is unknown, but it features a precisely cut surface suggestive of advanced ancient methods. The site is accessible via local train and buses from Himeji Station. Visitors can view the stone from designated paths and learn about its religious importance at the nearby shrine information center.