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Mizuhime Daimyojin Shrine

水姫大明神

Mizuhime Daimyojin

Nara

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.

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