A Shinto shrine dedicated to water deities, reflecting the vital importance of water in Japanese agricultural and spiritual traditions. The shrine serves the local community's needs for prayers related to water sources, irrigation, and protection from water-related disasters.
- Denomination
- Suijin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Water deity
- Kami enshrined
- Mizuhanome-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.965813, 131.1971426
Visitor tip
Look for ritual purification facilities that may be particularly elaborate at water deity shrines.
Cultural notes
Water deity worship is fundamental in Shinto, with communities establishing shrines near rivers, springs, and other water sources to honor the kami that ensure clean water and agricultural prosperity.