Uneme Shrine

Dedicated to the spirit of a court lady who drowned herself in Sarusawa Pond after falling from the Emperor's favor during the Nara period, this shrine serves as a memorial to tragic love and feminine devotion. The enshrined kami is believed to protect women and offer solace to those experiencing heartbreak or unrequited love. Visitors, particularly women facing romantic difficulties or seeking emotional healing, come to pay respects and find comfort in the legend of the sorrowful court lady whose story has resonated for over a millennium.