Fierce dragons are always found at the chozuya (purification fountains) of temples and shrines! We introduce dragon gods with unique appearances.
2024.05.141. Dodo Shrine, Kasaoka City
Perhaps it's because it's a shrine dedicated to a white snake. The dragon god has a strong coiled appearance. He has a very handsome and gentle face. Dotsu Shrine enshrines Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto, the great god of path-opening who guides all things in a positive direction, as its main deity. When you're starting something new. When you've lost your way. It might be a good idea to visit.
[Dotsu Shrine]
Address: 1389 Okayama Prefecture, Kasaoka City, Yoko Island
TEL: 086-567-0007
Dodo Shrine | Matatabi Kasaoka.
2. Furai Kannon-in Temple / Kurashiki City
The dragon god looks astonishing. This ancient temple is famous for granting blessings such as safe childbirth and fertility, and is also home to the Seven Lucky Gods, Manjusri Bodhisattva, Jizo statues, and the Thirty-three Kannon stone towers. There are many places to worship within the spacious grounds. The 300-year-old black pine tree is also magnificent.
Please follow the posted instructions for washing your hands so as not to startle the dragon god.
[Fusai Kannon-in Temple]
Address: 820 Nakaobie , Kurashiki City, Okayama Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-425-2334
Fuarai Kanonji Official Website
3. Yuka Shrine, Kurashiki City
The dragon god at Yuga Shrine is somehow comical and cute, with two heads! There is also an octopus god in the Bizen Pottery grounds. There are also Bizen ware lion dogs. Yuga Gongen is said to always grant any request. It is a familiar Mount Ryozen that has been visited by many worshippers since ancient times. [Yuga Shrine]
Address: 2852 Okayama Prefecture Kurashiki City, Kojima
TEL: 086-477-3001
4. Shizutani Shrine, Bizen City
"There's no need to think too hard about it," he says kindly, like a teacher! He's a friendly dragon god.
As expected of the dragon god of Shizutani School, the world's oldest school for common people, he seems to have lowered the threshold, opened his doors, and welcomed visitors.
[Shizutani Shrine]
Address: 784 Shizutani , Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture (on the grounds of the Old Shizutani School)
TEL: 086-967-1436
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: New Year's holidays
Admission fee: 400 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 200 yen for those 65 and over
5. Saihoin Temple / Bizen City
At Saihoin, famous for its hydrangeas, the delicate fingers, said to be hawk claws, are spread out as if playing the piano. At the foot of the sacred mountain, Mt. Kumayama, with its mountain streams and hydrangeas, the sensitivity of the dragon god (guardian deity of water) is sure to be sharpened.
[West Court]
Address: 995 Ouchi , Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-966-9619
6. Okita Shrine, Okayama City
The dragon god at Okita Shrine on the banks of the Hyakken River is as impressive as a Hannya mask!
The dragon has 81 scales, and it is said that if you touch the inverted scales (reverse scales) under its chin, it will become enraged like a demon. The golden shachihoko and golden plaque are said to bring good fortune, prosperity in business, and more. Make sure to pray to the guardian deity of Okishinden.
[Okita Shrine]
Address: 411 Okayama Prefecture , Naka-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Naka Ward
TEL: 086-277-0196
7. Saijo Inari, Okayama City
The dynamic feel is simply amazing! This dragon god was created by a craftsman. As you would expect from Saijo Inari. It has a dynamic design. The dragon god is said to cut off bad relationships with his tail. The gods of severing relationships (both visits) are also very reliable. He is also firmly holding the jewel of the Eight Great Dragon Kings, who control water. It looks like he will grant great blessings.
[Saijo Inari]
Address: 712 Okayama Prefecture , Kita-ku , Okayama City, Takamatsu Kita Ward
TEL: 086-287-3700
8. Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple, Okayama City
Perhaps the dragon god is trying to catch a glimpse of the world's strangest festival, Eyo? He's stretching his neck a little. Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple is actually closely connected to dragon god worship, as there is a legend that the sacred treasure, a rhinoceros horn, which appears in the temple's legend, was entrusted to him by the dragon god. There is also a dragon god on the roof of the main hall, so be sure to stretch your neck to find him. [ Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple in Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple ]
Address: 3-8-8 Saidaiji , Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
TEL: 086-942-2058
9. Hojuji Temple, Okayama City
It looks as if it has grown from a rock? Or that it is about to soar into the sky? The agile dragon god resides at a temple a little way down the Yoshii River from Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple . The stone paving, the temple gate, and the dry landscape garden are all very beautiful. Dreaming of a dragon is said to be an auspicious dream that signifies great good fortune. Let's burn its appearance into our memory.
[Hourinji Temple]
Address: 2-11-21 Saidaiji Kanaoka Higashimachi, Higashi Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
10. Shinpukuji Temple / Shoo Town
Katsumata-juku on the Izumo Highway. The dragon god at Shinpuku-ji Temple, beloved for its large ginkgo tree, a natural monument of the town, has impressive eyebrows. You can almost hear his powerful roar from above the magnificent water basin.
Enjoy visiting the dragon gods at the temizuya (purification fountain) in honor of the zodiac sign for 2024, the dragon.
[Shinpukuji]
Address: 647 Okayama Prefecture, Shoo-cho , Shoo Town gun, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-838-2543
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