Water kami, Suwa no Okami, is enshrined at Water Shrine in Saitama. The shrine's architectural style reflects the region's Edo period influence. Visitors can admire the shrine's simple yet elegant design and take a stroll along the nearby river. While no specific founding date is known, it is believed to be constructed during the early modern period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Suwa no Okami
- 祀られている神
- Suwa no Okami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's water basin on an empty stomach to purify your intentions before making a wish or offering prayers.
文化的背景
As a kami enshrined at a water shrine, Suwa no Okami is associated with cleansing and purification. The shrine celebrates the Water Festival (Mizudao) in September, where visitors can participate in traditional dances and ceremonies to honor the deity.