All Japan Ise Nejizō-ishi

Nejizō-ishi

Often overlooked, this pareidolic stone is believed to resemble the bodhisattva Ksitigarbha.

Ise, Japan

Fred Cherrygarden profile photo
Nejizo-ishi.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The outer sanctuary of Ise Grand Shrine.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Can you make out the face?   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

About

Places

Discover your next amazing Atlas Place.

Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter.

Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Community Contributors

Fred Cherrygarden profile photo

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos

Nearby Places

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Ise

Ise

Japan

Places 2
Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member