Location: Sanzen-in 三千院, Kyoto Size: 7 x 9.5 x 1.7cm
Sanzen-in is a historic Tendai-sect temple nestled in the peaceful rural village of Ohara, northeast of Kyoto. Sanzen-in is renowned for its tranquil moss gardens, poetic serenity, and its role as a key spiritual site in Kyoto’s cultural landscape.
Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.
