A Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to dragon deities, reflecting the traditional Japanese reverence for dragons as powerful water spirits and bringers of rain and prosperity.
- Denomination
- Dragon deity worship
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Dragon deity (Ryujin)
- Kami enshrined
- Dragon deity, Water deity
- Coordinates
- 35.4736643, 139.4201289
Visitor tip
Look for dragon motifs in the shrine's architectural details and decorative elements.
Cultural notes
Dragons in Japanese Shintoism are benevolent water deities associated with rainfall, agriculture, and protection from natural disasters. The name 'Ryuzo' literally means 'dragon storehouse' or 'dragon treasure.'