Water kami, Suwa no Okami, is enshrined at Water Shrine in Saitama. The shrine's architectural style reflects the region's Edo period influence. Visitors can admire the shrine's simple yet elegant design and take a stroll along the nearby river. While no specific founding date is known, it is believed to be constructed during the early modern period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Suwa no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Suwa no Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.8608174, 139.4061573
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's water basin on an empty stomach to purify your intentions before making a wish or offering prayers.
Cultural notes
As a kami enshrined at a water shrine, Suwa no Okami is associated with cleansing and purification. The shrine celebrates the Water Festival (Mizudao) in September, where visitors can participate in traditional dances and ceremonies to honor the deity.