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ridatsuseki
履脱石

shoe-removing stone (ridatsuseki)


One of the key stones mentioned in Tsukiyamateizōden (zenpen). According to that work, it is placed on the Guests' Isle. It is supposed to be the spot on which wooden clogs or sandals are taken off.


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