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Watatsumi Shrine (Ryuoguu)

海津見神社 (龍王宮)

Watatsumi Jinja (Ryuoguu)

Kochi

A shrine dedicated to Watatsumi-no-Kami, the Shinto deity of the sea. Also known as Ryuoguu (Dragon Palace), reflecting the connection between sea deities and dragon mythology in Japanese religious tradition.

宗派
Watatsumi
宗教
shinto
祭神
Watatsumi-no-Kami (sea deity)
祀られている神
Watatsumi-no-Kami
座標
33.4955971, 133.5746399

参拝のヒント

This shrine likely offers prayers for maritime safety and fishing prosperity, common requests at Watatsumi shrines.

文化的背景

The alternate name Ryuoguu references the underwater dragon palace from Japanese folklore, highlighting the shrine's maritime spiritual focus and the traditional association between sea kami and dragon deities.

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