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Kappabuchi Pool

Tōno, Iwate, Japan

A quiet stream pool behind a temple in Tōno, the town of Japan's famous folk legends, where kappa are said to live. It's one of the town's best-known sights for anyone tracing the old stories.

Official site Directions

Location approximate: the pool is in the Tsuchibuchi district of Tōno.

Map pin is approximate: it marks the nearest town or the general area.

The creature

Kappaaka Kawatarō, KawappaA turtle-shelled river imp from Japanese folklore with a water-filled dish on its head.

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