Ryuike Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nara Prefecture, whose name literally means 'Dragon Pond Shrine,' suggesting a historical connection to water worship or a sacred pond associated with dragon deities.
- Denomination
- Local shrine
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Dragon deity or water kami
- Kami enshrined
- Dragon deity
- Coordinates
- 34.3719349, 135.717329
Visitor tip
Look for water features or pond remnants that may explain the shrine's dragon-themed name.
Cultural notes
The shrine's name indicates traditional Japanese beliefs associating dragons with water sources, rainfall, and agricultural prosperity. Dragon worship at Shinto shrines often relates to prayers for adequate water supply and protection from floods.