A Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to dragon deities, reflecting the traditional Japanese reverence for dragons as powerful water spirits and bringers of rain and prosperity.
- 宗派
- Dragon deity worship
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Dragon deity (Ryujin)
- 祀られている神
- Dragon deity, Water deity
- 座標
- 35.4736643, 139.4201289
参拝のヒント
Look for dragon motifs in the shrine's architectural details and decorative elements.
文化的背景
Dragons in Japanese Shintoism are benevolent water deities associated with rainfall, agriculture, and protection from natural disasters. The name 'Ryuzo' literally means 'dragon storehouse' or 'dragon treasure.'