Located near Temple 20, Kakurin-ji, and Temple 21, Tairyu-ji, Omatsu Daigongen is a shrine known for one of Japan’s three most famous bakeneko, or monster cat, legends. Don Weiss introduces the cat legend associated with Omatsu Daigongen and clearly explains the meaning of “Gongen.” If you have a little extra time during your pilgrimage, why not stop by?