Lucky Cat and Water-Pouring Jizo
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Lucky Cat and Water-Pouring Jizo

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A large stone beckoning cat that brings good fortune. Next to it stands a water-pouring Jizo statue, and the custom is to pour water only on the Jizo, not on the cat, while paying respects.

This large stone statue of a beckoning cat was placed here to invite good fortune for visitors, commemorating Nanzo-in's reputation as a "temple where lottery tickets win."

Standing nearby is a water-splashing Jizo statue, an traditional Jizo figure to which visitors offer prayers by pouring water over it. According to tradition, "Jizo loves water, but cats dislike it," so visitors are encouraged to pour plenty of water on the Jizo statue, but should refrain from splashing the beckoning cat and instead offer a quiet prayer with hands pressed together.

Visitors can also draw a "beckoning cat fortune" here for 200 yen per attempt, making this a popular spot among cat lovers who come to pay their respects.

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