Location: Muro-ji Temple (室生寺), Nara Size: 7 x 10 x 1.5cm
Muro-ji Temple (室生寺), located in the tranquil mountains of Uda, Nara Prefecture. Revered as the “Koyasan for Women” (女人高野 / Nyonin-Kōya), Muro-ji has historically welcomed female pilgrims, unlike many sacred sites that restricted women in ancient times.
Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.
