A temple linked to the "Nabeshima Bakeneko Disturbance," set in the Nabeshima household of the Saga domain. It has a cat mound said to be a memorial to the bakeneko.
Legend Site
Shurinji Temple (Nabeshima Bakeneko Disturbance)
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| Encyclopedia | Bakeneko |
|---|---|
| Location | Saga Shiroishi |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A yokai cat that has lived long enough to gain supernatural powers, taking human form or cursing people. The "Nabeshima Bakeneko Disturbance" of Saga is especially famous, and bakeneko tales were hugely popular in Edo-period kabuki and storytelling.