Water Temple Shrine, located in the Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of water and purification, Ryujin.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ryujin
- 祀られている神
- Ryujin, Water Dragon
- 座標
- 35.8466166, 139.5632082
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's temizuya, a traditional water basin where visitors can wash their hands and lips to purify themselves before entering the shrine.
文化的背景
The shrine is famous for its stunning garden and beautiful architecture, which reflect the harmony between nature and human-made structures. Ryujin is often depicted as a powerful serpent or dragon in Shinto mythology, symbolizing good luck, prosperity, and protection.
歴史
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1867), Water Temple Shrine was built as a protective shrine for the city of Fussan, now known as Fussan.