Mizuno no Atago-Sama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Fujikawa, Nagano Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Atago-no-kami, a kami associated with love, fertility, and prosperity. According to local legend, the shrine was built during the Edo period (1603-1867) by a wealthy merchant named Mizuno, who wanted to ensure his family's good fortune and happiness.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Atago
- Kami enshrined
- Atago
- Coordinates
- 35.3466765, 137.9523858
Visitor tip
To purify your spirit before visiting the shrine, take a dip in the nearby Fujikawa River, which is believed to have healing properties.
Cultural notes
At Mizuno no Atago-Sama Shrine, visitors can experience traditional Shinto rituals and ceremonies, including the daily purification ritual of 'misogi' performed at dawn. The shrine also hosts the annual 'Festival of Love and Fertility', a celebration honoring Atago-no-kami's role in ensuring prosperity and happiness.
Historical note
Built during the Edo period (1603-1867) by a wealthy merchant named Mizuno.