The former Onishigai Village (now Mashiba, Ichinoseki), where an oni killed by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro is said to have been buried. The "oni stone," under which the oni's corpse is said to lie, remains.
Legend Site
Oni Stone (Former Onishigai Village)
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| Encyclopedia | Onishigai Village |
|---|---|
| Location | Iwate Ichinoseki |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A village that once existed in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, with a legend that the corpse of an oni was buried there. It is said to be where an oni killed by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro was buried. Its name disappeared in a Meiji-era merger, but the legendary "oni stone" still remains.