- Denomination
- Ryujin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Dragon King deity associated with water and sea protection
- Kami enshrined
- Myokai Tenryuo
- Coordinates
- 32.8049872, 130.7077296
Visitor tip
This appears to be a local shrine dedicated to dragon king worship, likely associated with water blessings and maritime protection.
Cultural notes
The name suggests veneration of a dragon king deity (Tenryuo), which in Japanese folk religion and Buddhism represents powerful water spirits that control rainfall, rivers, and marine protection. Such deities often blend Shinto kami worship with Buddhist dragon king mythology.