稀人，或称客人，于日本民族学中指称从远方来访的神明。被认为要是受到充分款待后会欣然离去。

民俗学者柳田国男的学生折口 信夫是第一个将这个名词在现代着书立传的人。

1. ↑ まれびと【客／宾／客人】の意味 - 国语辞书 - goo辞书. 

Marebito(稀人 or 客人) is an ancient Japanese word referring to a supernatural being who comes from afar bringing gifts of wisdom, spiritual knowledge and happiness.The word mare means "rare," while -bito (from the word hito) means both "person" and "spirit." The term refers to any one of a number of divine beings who were believed to visit villages in Japan, either from beyond the horizon or from beyond distant mountain ranges, bringing gifts. Villagers usually welcomed a marebito with rituals or festivals.