Anden Temple, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of water and fertility. The shrine's name 'anden' means 'heavenly source' or 'sky spring,' reflecting its association with natural springs and rivers. Founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the shrine has maintained its traditional architecture and continues to play an important role in local communities.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamatsumi
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamatsumi
- Coordinates
- 36.3221833, 139.6804012
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's garden in the spring to see the beautiful cherry blossoms and take a stroll along the nearby Kinugawa River.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the kami of water and fertility, believed to bring good fortune and abundance. During the Tanabata Festival, which takes place every year in mid-August, locals write wishes on tanzaku papers and tie them to the shrine's trees, hoping for romance and good luck.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period,