水神宮

Japanese Name水神宮
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOkuninushi
Coordinates35.6056214, 135.9101860

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About this Shrine

Water Shrine of the Japanese countryside, located on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi no Kami, a kami associated with water and agriculture.

Cultural Significance

According to myth, Okuninushi no Kami was instrumental in the creation of the Japanese rice paddies. Visitors may notice wooden tablets with prayers written on them, which are left by locals wishing for good harvests.

Enshrined Deities

Okuninushi no Kami

Location

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