The temple that keeps the "kasha-repelling kesa," the robe a head priest is said to have thrown at a kasha that appeared at a funeral to steal the body. It is an ancient temple once called the foremost temple of Echigo.
Legend Site
Untoan Temple (The Kasha-Repelling Kesa)
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| Encyclopedia | Kasha |
|---|---|
| Location | Niigata Minamiuonuma |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A yokai that appears at funerals and graveyards and steals the bodies of the dead. It is said to target the remains of those who did many evil deeds, and is often described as a cat yokai. Its name is said to come from the "fire cart" that carries sinners to hell.