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Ikezu Stones

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“Ikezu stones” are large stones placed at street corners or beneath house eaves (at property boundaries) in old neighborhoods of Kyoto, Osaka, and elsewhere in Kansai. They act as vehicle barriers (guards), preventing cars from hitting walls or entering private property.

Source updated 2026-06-25 · Snapshot 2026-10-08

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The text describes Ikezustones in Kyoto and Osaka as boundary and vehicle barriers, connecting stones with urban use.

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