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Ryuike Shrine

龍池神社

Ryuike Jinja

Nara

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.

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