A gongen shrine dedicated to a dragon deity, reflecting the syncretic traditions that blend Shinto and Buddhist elements. The name suggests veneration of a powerful dragon spirit believed to offer protection and blessings.
- Denomination
- Gongen
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Dragon deity
- Kami enshrined
- Dragon deity
- Coordinates
- 35.476658, 139.3066245
Cultural notes
Gongen represents the syncretic fusion of Shinto kami and Buddhist deities that was common before the Meiji period separation of the religions. Dragon deities in Japanese spirituality are associated with water, rainfall, and protection from natural disasters.