A Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of water deities (suijin), reflecting the traditional Japanese reverence for natural water sources and their spiritual significance in daily life and agricultural practices.
- Denomination
- Suijin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Water deity
- Kami enshrined
- Water deity
- Coordinates
- 34.7715651, 137.3263845
Visitor tip
Bring an offering of clean water or rice as appropriate gifts for the water deity.
Cultural notes
Water shrines like this one embody the Shinto belief in the sacred nature of water sources, which are considered dwelling places of kami and essential for purification rituals.