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Furumine Shrine
Furumine Shrine was founded around 1,300 years ago in dedication to Yamato-Takeru-no-Mikoto, a prince and mythological folk hero of ancient Japan. The shrine is also famous for enshrining the Tengu, a legendary creature with magical powers said to be the messenger of the prince and which wards off disasters.
Furumine-en Garden
A spacious garden on the premises of Furumine Shrine, Furimine-en Garden is a stroll garden built utilizing the grounds' vast natural landscape and drawing a stream from the beautiful Oashi River. Relax with a bowl of matcha tea in the serene tea room, or enjoy a meal or sweets made from fresh local produce at the tea house.
Location
| Name | Furumine Shrine |
|---|---|
| Web Sites | (In Japanese) http://www.furumine-jinjya.jp/ |
| Address | 3027 Kusagyu, Kanuma-shi, Tochigi |
| Access | Approximately 60 minutes' bus ride from JR Kanuma Station Approximately 50 minutes' drive from Kanuma IC on the Tohoku Expressway |
| Inquiries | TEL: 0289-74-2111 |
| Admission | Furumine Shrine: Free Furumine-en Garden: Adults: 300 yen; Children: 200 yen |