Kaeru Daimyojin

A five-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle and a 10-minute walk from Matsumoto Station. This statue of frogs is situated along Nawate-dori Street. The area is closely associated with the Kajika frogs which live in the Metoba River flowing along the street and many other stone frog statues can be found nearby. This statue was built to pray for the return of the frogs to the area. Each year a frog festival is held here in June and many of the shops and stalls here sell frog-themed merchandise. Kaeru Daimyojin goshuin seal marks are also issued as part of an event at Yohashira-jinja Shrine, attracting frog lovers from around the country.