Water Temple of the Kami, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of water and storms. The shrine's architecture reflects its importance as a water source, with a large torii gate adorned with a wooden boat-shaped roof. Visitors can perform purification rituals at the temizuya, a traditional Shinto water basin.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Ryujin, Susanoo
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Bring an offering of sake and mochi to thank the kami for fresh water during the summer months.
文化的背景
The shrine is associated with the legend of Ryujin, a dragon god said to reside in nearby Lake Chiba. During the annual Water Temple Festival, participants reenact the mythological battle between Ryujin and the storm god, Susanoo.