Ryūkō Myōjin-sha (Motomiya)
📍 Kanagawa, Kamakura · 1 Tsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
The original sanctuary of the Ryūkō Myōjin shrine, originating from Tsu in Kamakura, this sacred site has been protected by the dragon deity's mystical power over water. The dragon god's blessing has continuously nourished the lives of the local people throughout history. The original shrine once welcomed countless pilgrims seeking the dragon's bounty and divine grace. This spiritually potent location remains a place where the flow of dragon deity's power manifests, enriched with countless tales of fate transformed.
Benefits
Dragon deity worshipWater blessingsFortune and luck