The temple of the monk Raigo, known from the tesso legend. His grudge is said to have turned into rats that attacked Mount Hiei.
Legend Site
Miidera Temple (Onjoji)
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| Encyclopedia | Tesso (Iron Rat) |
|---|---|
| Location | Shiga Otsu |
| Type of place | Shrine or temple |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A yokai born when the grudge of the Heian-period monk Raigo turned into a horde of rats with iron teeth. They are said to have devoured the scriptures and Buddhist statues of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei. Toriyama Sekien also drew it in his yokai books.