A shrine dedicated to Ichimoku Hakuryu-o, the One-Eyed White Dragon King, a powerful dragon deity believed to grant protection and fulfill wishes. This type of dragon worship represents a syncretic blend of Shinto and Buddhist traditions, where dragon kings are revered as water deities and protectors.
- Denomination
- Dragon deity worship
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- White Dragon King (Hakuryu-o)
- Kami enshrined
- Ichimoku Hakuryu-o
- Coordinates
- 35.1749374, 136.8881657
Visitor tip
Bring offerings of water or sake, as dragon deities are traditionally associated with water elements.
Cultural notes
Dragon worship in Japan often involves deities that control water, weather, and natural disasters. The 'one-eyed' aspect may relate to legends of sacrifice or battle, common in dragon mythology. White dragons are particularly auspicious in East Asian culture, symbolizing purity and divine power.