The Story of Anchin and Kiyohime; The Hidaka River Legend
A famous Japanese legend about the monk Anchin and the woman Kiyohime, who turns into a serpent. Often referenced in Noh, Kabuki, and literature.
The legend of Anchin and Kiyohime is passed down at Dōjō-ji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture.
Standard kanji form for the legend's title.
Variant with a middle dot, sometimes used for clarity.
The name combines the monk Anchin (安珍) and the woman Kiyohime (清姫) from the Japanese legend. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the story is a well-known Buddhist cautionary tale.