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Okami Shrine

龗神様

Okami-sama

Kochi

A shrine dedicated to Okami no Kami, the dragon deity of water and rain. The character 龗 represents a powerful water dragon associated with rainfall, rivers, and agricultural fertility.

Denomination
Water deity worship
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Okami no Kami (dragon water deity)
Kami enshrined
Okami no Kami
Coordinates
33.3671137, 132.6904605

Visitor tip

Local shrines dedicated to water deities are often located near natural water sources.

Cultural notes

Okami (龗) is an ancient water dragon deity in Japanese mythology, closely associated with rainfall and water sources essential for rice cultivation. The dragon form represents the spiritual power over water elements.

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