Narita Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kuroishi, Niigata Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Kamado no Okami, a local deity believed to protect fishermen and sailors. Visitors can explore the shrine's traditional architecture, including its vermilion torii gate and wooden main hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Coordinates
- 38.0862244, 138.4306501
Visitor tip
For visitors looking to purify themselves before fishing or sailing, the shrine's waters are said to possess cleansing properties. Visitors can purify their hands and mouth at the shrine's torii gate.
Cultural notes
Kamado no Okami is often associated with the local Niigata dialect word 'kama', meaning a fisherman's pot. The shrine celebrates the annual 'Kamado no Okami Matsuri' festival in July, which honors the deity's protection of fishermen and sailors.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1620 as a branch of the Narita Shrine in Chiba Prefecture.