Mizukami Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to water deities. The shrine's name literally means 'water god shrine' and it serves as a place of worship for those seeking protection related to water, including safe river crossings, fishing, and agricultural irrigation.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Water deity
- Kami enshrined
- Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3136535, 137.3067744
Visitor tip
Visit during the early morning hours for a peaceful atmosphere and clearer views of any nearby water features.
Cultural notes
Water shrines like Mizukami are particularly significant in Japan's agricultural regions where rice cultivation depends on proper water management and divine protection of water sources.