A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ugajin, a syncretic deity combining serpent and dragon symbolism associated with water, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine reflects the blending of indigenous Japanese serpent worship with Buddhist dragon imagery.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ugajin (serpent deity of water and fertility)
- Kami enshrined
- Ugajin
- Coordinates
- 34.7878463, 137.2340112
Visitor tip
Look for serpent or dragon motifs in the shrine's decorative elements and offerings.
Cultural notes
Ugajin represents the fusion of native Japanese serpent deities with Buddhist dragon concepts, often depicted as a human figure with a serpent's head. This deity is associated with water sources, agricultural fertility, and protection of granaries.