Benkei’s Grave
Hiraizumi, Japan
The alleged gravesite and legendary deathplace of one of Japan’s most eminent samurai warriors.
Benkei’s grave in Hiraizumi, Iwate. Fred Cherrygarden (Atlas Obscura User)
Musashibō Benkei is one of the most famous samurai warriors in Japanese history and folklore
Of all the iconic episodes in Benkei’s life and legend, the most notable anecdotes may be that of his death, which is said to have taken place
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