In 1925, the statue was removed from downtown Tokyo to a little temple called Nanjo–in on its outskirts. The statue still stands, and is wrapped in rope tied by hopeful victims of thieves. However, the statue is worn almost smooth because of over 200 years of binding.
The statue was relocated from downtown Tokyo to a tiny temple called Nanjo–in on its outskirts in 1925. The statue still exists and is encased in rope tied by hopeful fans of thieves. Nevertheless, the statue has been worn down almost to a smooth finish as a result of being bound for over 200 years.