Tucked away near Kodai-ji Temple, the Grave of Princess Centipede marks the final resting place of Lady O-take, a noblewoman cursed after receiving a legendary monster-slaying arrowhead in her dowry. Local folklore recounts chilling tales of mysterious bruises, water-destroying monsters, and supernatural swarms of centipedes crawling from her tomb after her death. Today, this peculiar monument draws curious seekers of folklore, ghost stories, and the bizarre side of samurai history.
- Cursed Places
- Dark Tourism
- Folklore & Legends
- Graves & Tombs
- Haunted Places
- Samurai History
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