Water Shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to the Shinto god of water and storms, Water God or Mizu no kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Mizu no kami
- 祀られている神
- Water God
- 座標
- 33.3532536, 130.5908467
参拝のヒント
Try some local delicacies at the nearby Fukuoka Nijou-machi shopping street, and then take a short walk to the nearby Tenjin Shrine, another famous Fukuoka Shinto shrine.
文化的背景
This shrine is associated with the legend of Water God or Mizu no kami, said to have brought fertility to the local waters. During the festival season, visitors can participate in the traditional 'dowsing rod' ceremony to ensure a successful catch.
歴史
Founded in the Edo period (1603-1867), during the rule of Tokugawa Iemitsu, as a humble shrine for fishermen and traders.