Kami no Ko Mizuho Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity of water and fertility. The shrine's name, Hennoko no Sazama, roughly translates to 'Tortoise Child's Form.' This name refers to a legend about a tortoise that saved the local villagers from a flood by swimming upstream. The shrine's architecture reflects its importance as a protector of the community's water sources.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.7184991, 140.870254
Visitor tip
To purify your body before visiting, use the stone basin provided near the main gate to splash water on your face. This is a common practice at many Shinto shrines in Japan.
Cultural notes
Kami no Ko Mizuho Shrine is famous for its annual festival, which takes place in September and honors the local deity's role in protecting the community's water sources. Visitors can also see the shrine's unique 'tsukubai' stone basin, which is used for purification rituals.
Historical note
The shrine was built during the Edo period (1603-1868) and has undergone several renovations since its foundation.