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[[File:Kinto-un.jpg|thumb|Drawing of a Japanese witch riding a Kintōun]]
[[File:Kinto-un.jpg|thumb|Drawing of a Japanese witch riding a Kintōun]]
Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un vor kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud") are the result of a [[spell]], talisman or similar means that conjures a solid, rideable cloud which is used by Japanese witches and wizards as a means of transportation.
Kintōun, also spelled kinto'un or kinto-un, (jap. "flying cloud") are the result of a [[spell]], talisman or similar means that conjures a solid, rideable cloud which is used by Japanese witches and wizards as a means of transportation.


The concept of a kintōun is prominently featured in the 16th century novel "Journey to the West", even though kintōun are not commonly used by Chinese witches and wizards.
The concept of a kintōun is prominently featured in the 16th century novel "Journey to the West", even though kintōun are not commonly used by Chinese witches and wizards.