Ryūkō Myōjinsha, Shinto shrine in Japan
Ryūkō Myōjinsha is a small Shinto shrine in Koshigoe with simple wooden structures and a modest gate marking the entrance. The shrine contains a main prayer hall sheltering a deity statue, surrounded by smaller subsidiary shrines and stone lanterns scattered across the grounds.
The shrine was established around the year 641 and is said to have been inspired by a woman's vision that helped establish its purpose. It was relocated to its current site in 1978 to improve accessibility while maintaining its calm and respectful character.
The shrine is dedicated to a local protective spirit that visitors honor through prayers and offerings. You can see visitors leaving written wishes on paper strips tied near the shrine as part of their daily spiritual practice.
The shrine is easily reached on foot from central Koshigoe and welcomes visitors throughout the year. After your visit you can take a peaceful walk along the nearby coast or through local streets to see how people live in this seaside town.
According to local legend, a dangerous five-headed dragon was subdued by a goddess's spiritual power and surrendered, remaining a central story in the shrine's tradition. This mythological episode is deeply connected to how locals understand and remember the place.
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