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.