An ancient shrine in Tochigi City's Yamato-machi enshrining Bishamonten, the guardian of the north and one of the Four Heavenly Kings. Faith in the Bishamonten of Kyoto's Mount Kurama is said to have reached the castle town of Tochigi during the Edo period, leading to the founding of this shrine. It has long been revered by both samurai and merchants for blessings of victory, business prosperity, …

The exact founding date of Tochigi Kurama Shrine remains unknown; however, it is said that the faith in Bishamonten of Mt. Kurama in Kyoto was transmitted to the castle town of Tochigi during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries), leading to the enshrining of the deity here. Bishamonten, the guardian…