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Stone Flagpole Holder

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photo ©1999 Yeongmi Phillips

These stones, called a jiju, are locaed on the path uphill to the main gate and were used to hold a flagpole between them.   This is a very old structure and is designated as "Tangible Cultural Asset 15" by the local government.