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Grave of the prostitute Umegawa

Japan, 525-0066 Seijoji Temple, 1386 Yabashicho, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture

The prostitute Umegawa is the model for Chikamatsu Monzaemon's ``Meidou no Hikyaku''. Chubei commits a deadly crime and runs away, and is soon imprisoned. It is said that Chubei vanished in the dew at the execution site, and Umegawa spent more than 50 years of repentance before being buried at Seijyo-ji Temple.

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Telephone number 077-563-5093
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  • Train & Bus: From the west exit of Minami-Kusatsu Station on the JR Biwako Line, take the Omi Railway Bus bound for Aeon Mall Kusatsu and get off at "Yabashe", about a 3-minute walk About 5 minutes walk from JR Biwako Line Kusatsu Station bound for Minami-Kusatsu Station West Exit and get off at YabashieKita Exit.
Language 日本語
Last Update ： 2023.12.11   Kusatsu City Tourism and Products Association

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