"Okiku's Well," into which Okiku of Banshu Sarayashiki is said to have been thrown, remains in the grounds of Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site.
Legend Site
Himeji Castle (Okiku's Well)
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| Encyclopedia | Banshu Sarayashiki (The Dish Mansion of Himeji) |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyogo Himeji |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A dish-mansion ghost story set at Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture. Okiku, a maid who discovered a plot against her lord, was framed when a treasured plate was hidden, and thrown into a well. "Okiku's Well" still remains at Himeji Castle, and the legend of the "Okiku bug" is also told.
Read the Banshu Sarayashiki (The Dish Mansion of Himeji) entry