高野笠
Meanings
1
conical hat worn by Mount Koya missionaries
historical term
Historical term from the Edo period. Refers to a specific type of hat associated with 高野聖 (Kōya hijiri), itinerant monks from Mount Kōya.
See also: 高野聖 (こうやひじり)
Kōya hijiri wearing conical hats walked the highways of the Edo period.