美人弁天 Shrine, located in the Tochigi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine is situated on the banks of the Abukura River and features traditional Japanese architecture, including a large torii gate and a five-story pagoda. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which include several smaller shrines and ornamental gardens.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Ookami
- Coordinates
- 36.346669, 139.4530711
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun's rays illuminate the torii gate.
Cultural notes
美人弁天 Shrine is particularly famous for its beautiful gardens and the legendary tale of the 'Beauty of the Temple,' which states that the shrine's grounds are so lovely that even the gods themselves cannot resist visiting.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1605 during the Edo period.