A shrine dedicated to Mizuhime no Mikoto, a Shinto water deity. The name 'Mizuhime Daimyojin' translates to 'Great Bright Deity Water Princess,' reflecting the shrine's focus on water-related blessings and purification.
- Denomination
- Water deity
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Mizuhime no Mikoto (water goddess)
- Kami enshrined
- Mizuhime no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.3542461, 135.7019302
Visitor tip
Bring an offering of rice or sake when visiting, as these are traditional gifts appropriate for water deities.
Cultural notes
Mizuhime no Mikoto is revered as a water goddess in Shinto tradition, often associated with pure springs, rainfall, and water's life-giving properties. Water deities hold special significance in Japanese spirituality as sources of purification and renewal.