{"product_id":"vtt141","title":"VTT141 - Tsuko-Tegata Seki no Gohonmatsu 関の五本松","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Tsuko-Tegata (通行手形) wooden travel charm commemorates Seki no Gohonmatsu (関の五本松), a historic landmark associated with the famous Tōkaidō road in Japan. The plaque is carved in the traditional pentagonal shape modeled after Edo-period travel permits once required for travelers moving between feudal domains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front is inscribed with bold calligraphy reading 御守 (Omamori), indicating that the piece also functions as a protective charm. Alongside it appears the name 関の五本松, referring to the “Five Pine Trees of Seki,” a well-known scenic and historical site that stood near the Seki checkpoint (関宿) on the old Tōkaidō highway connecting Kyoto and Edo (modern Tokyo). These pine trees became a landmark for travelers journeying along this important route and were frequently mentioned in travel literature and woodblock prints of the Edo period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional inscriptions reference the historical significance of the site and its connection with the old highway culture of Japan. The red seal mark evokes the style of official documents and temple stamps, reinforcing the motif of an authentic travel pass. Attached to the top is a cord with a small bell; in Japanese folk belief, the gentle ringing of bells is thought to repel evil spirits and bring protection to the traveler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esize: 8x9x1.5cm\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56776279982411,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_29007138-8cfa-4895-a28e-cba1b459d539.jpg?v=1773321192","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/vtt141","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}