Water Spirit Shrine, located in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of water, Mizu no Kami. The shrine is situated near the coast and is believed to be a sacred site for fishing and agricultural communities. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style of the Edo period, with a wooden torii gate and a thatched roof.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Mizu no Kami
- 祀られている神
- Mizu no Kami, Otori-yoshizumi no kami
- 座標
- 38.3000728, 140.6979536
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine at low tide to see the tidal pools and unique rock formations along the coast.
文化的背景
Mizu no Kami is often depicted as a powerful water spirit who controls the flow of rivers and seas. The shrine's annual festival, held in October, features traditional games and food stalls along the coast.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after it was destroyed in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.