A Tenjin shrine in Odawara, near the Hakone checkpoint. Another theory says "Toryanse" was born from the sight of travelers crossing the checkpoint.
Legend Site
Sugawara Shrine (Toryanse of Odawara)
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Positions on the map are a rough guide to the area where a legend or sighting is set. Most pins are placed at representative points of a municipality or prefecture (outside Japan, a city position rounded to about 10 km, or the country), not at the exact place.
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| Encyclopedia | Toryanse |
|---|---|
| Location | Kanagawa Odawara |
| Type of place | Shrine or temple |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A children's song about an exchange between a parent and child walking the narrow path to a Tenjin shrine and the gatekeeper. Because it says going is fine but coming back is scary, many dark meanings have been suggested, such as abandoning children, human sacrifice and checkpoint inspections.