Water Shrine in Fukuoka, dedicated to the Shinto god of water and storms, Water God or Mizu no kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Mizu no kami
- Kami enshrined
- Water God
- Coordinates
- 33.3532536, 130.5908467
Visitor tip
Try some local delicacies at the nearby Fukuoka Nijou-machi shopping street, and then take a short walk to the nearby Tenjin Shrine, another famous Fukuoka Shinto shrine.
Cultural notes
This shrine is associated with the legend of Water God or Mizu no kami, said to have brought fertility to the local waters. During the festival season, visitors can participate in the traditional 'dowsing rod' ceremony to ensure a successful catch.
Historical note
Founded in the Edo period (1603-1867), during the rule of Tokugawa Iemitsu, as a humble shrine for fishermen and traders.