Recorded Joy·Rakuchū / Kawaramachi

Shumoku-no-zushi (alley)

Halfway along this narrow through-passage, a side lane turns west to form a T. The shape is said to resemble the T-headed mallet used to strike a temple gong, giving the alley its unusual name.

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These notes come from desk research. Local traditions vary.