Manpukuji: Setting of a Great Samurai Tragedy

Steps leading to the temple Manpukuji, across the Enoden tracks. (Photo courtesy of the author)

Benkei no Koshikake-Ishi (Benkei’s Stone Seat), at left, and a statue of Benkei with Yoshitsune in Manpukuji’s grounds. (Photos courtesy of the author)

Ocean view from the Enoden train beyond Koshigoe and Cape Koyurugi. (Photo courtesy of the author)

The lively Yoshitsune Matsuri. (Photo courtesy of Manpukuji)

Brass bands from local junior and senior high schools jazz up the parade along the Enoden tracks. (Photo courtesy of Manpukuji)