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Myojin Pond Worship Site

明神池拝所

Myojin-ike Haisho

Nara

A sacred worship site located at Myojin Pond, representing the Shinto practice of venerating natural water bodies as dwelling places of kami. The site serves as a place for prayers and offerings to the water deity believed to reside in the pond.

Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Water deity of Myojin Pond
Kami enshrined
Water deity
Coordinates
34.0326742, 135.9569889

Visitor tip

Approach the pond quietly and respectfully, as it is considered a sacred space where the water kami resides.

Cultural notes

Reflects the ancient Shinto belief in the sacred nature of natural water features, where ponds and springs are considered dwelling places of water kami who protect the local area and provide blessings.

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