鴨都波神社

This ancient shrine serves as the head shrine of all Kamotsuwa shrines throughout Japan, enshrining Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of the moon and night. The shrine is particularly revered for its connection to agricultural prosperity and water management, as worshippers have sought blessings for successful rice cultivation and protection from floods for over a millennium. Visitors come to pray for abundant harvests, safe childbirth, and guidance during times of transition, drawn by the shrine's reputation as a powerful center for lunar worship and agricultural rites.