Water Temple of the Kami, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of water and storms. The shrine's architecture reflects its importance as a water source, with a large torii gate adorned with a wooden boat-shaped roof. Visitors can perform purification rituals at the temizuya, a traditional Shinto water basin.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Ryujin, Susanoo
- Coordinates
- 35.6750433, 139.8725249
Visitor tip
Bring an offering of sake and mochi to thank the kami for fresh water during the summer months.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the legend of Ryujin, a dragon god said to reside in nearby Lake Chiba. During the annual Water Temple Festival, participants reenact the mythological battle between Ryujin and the storm god, Susanoo.