Location: Lake Ikeda 池田湖, Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture Size: 7 x 9.5 x 2cm
“駿馬池月の伝説” (The Legend of the Swift Horse Iketsuki), referencing a local tale tied to the area. The reverse side details the legendary story of Iketsuki, a remarkable horse associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, and the role Lake Ikeda played in the tale’s origin.
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.
