Lucky Cat and Water-Pouring Jizo
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A large stone beckoning cat that brings good fortune. Beside 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 beckoning cat statue was placed at Nanzo-in Temple to invite good fortune for visitors, reflecting the temple's growing reputation as a place where lottery tickets win. Standing nearby is a water-pouring Jizo statue, a traditional Jizo figure where worshippers pour water while making prayers. According to custom, "Jizo statues love water, but cats dislike it," so visitors are encouraged to pour generous amounts of water over the Jizo statue, while the beckoning cat should never be splashed—instead, one simply places hands together respectfully. For 200 yen per draw, visitors can also pull a "beckoning cat fortune slip," making this a popular spot for cat lovers and devotees alike.

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