令和3年度「地域観光資源の多言語解説整備支援事業」ー妻沼聖天山歓喜院 夫婦の木ー

Meoto no Ki Wedded Trees 夫婦の木

In the gardens behind the main temple buildings there is a pair of trees growing close to each other, with their roots entwined. The tree on the left is a Chinese hackberry tree (Celtis sinensis), and the tree on the right is a zelkova tree (Zelkova serrata). The trees have grown tall supporting each other and are seen as a symbol of a strong and happy relationship.

Shoden, the deity of the temple, is revered for matchmaking and helping people maintain marital harmony, and the temple and the wedded trees are a popular destination for couples hoping to strengthen their relationship. A meandering path leads beyond the trees through the temple gardens in a loop past a small waterfall and a stream, and on to the Heiwa no To Peace Pagoda, and the Shoro Bell Tower.

※この英語解説文は観光庁の地域観光資源の多言語解説整備支援事業で作成しました。