Benkei Statue (弁慶像)
Flow of the course
About 5 min from the previous stop
About 30 min here
About 10 min to the next stop
Next stop: Stroll the White Sand Beach and Pacific Ocean, Scout the Venue During the DayAbout this spot
Tanabe City is believed to be the birthplace of Musashibo Benkei, the loyal retainer of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and various historical sites and statues related to Benkei are scattered throughout the city. The bronze statue of Benkei standing in front of JR Kii-Tanabe Station is notably large and eye-catching—a must-see spot for all visitors to Tanabe. His bold, wide-legged stance exudes power and is an extremely popular photo spot with children. Telling children the legend of Benkei's birth in Tanabe while taking a photo together creates an additional memory from your visit to Tanabe. Since it's close to Tougyou Shrine, stopping by after your visit is a natural flow.
Tips
Located immediately next to JR Kii-Tanabe Station with almost entirely pedestrian access. Free to view. The statue is near the station rotary, so be careful of traffic while taking photos.
Best time to visit
Approximately 30 minutes required. The power of the statue comes across well in the midday light.
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〒646-0031 Minato 1, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
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