宮瀬水神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. Dedicated to the water deity Kami, it plays an essential role in the local community's spiritual and cultural practices. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a prominent torii gate and a main hall adorned with vibrant vermilion paint.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Kami
- Coordinates
- 38.0807768, 139.379434
Visitor tip
Visitors can take advantage of a special bathing area for purification before entering the shrine, located near the river running through the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
The shrine is closely tied to local fishing and agriculture practices, with festivals celebrating the harvest season. In Shinto mythology, water kami are believed to possess healing properties, adding to the shrine's significance in the community.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Edo period (1603-1868) as a minor shrine dedicated to Kami of water sources.