An ancient dragon-god shrine on the once-uninhabited island of Hakkeijima — long revered by local fishermen for maritime safety, set amid the scenery Hiroshige immortalized in the Eight Views of Kanazawa
A dragon shrine within Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. Hakkeijima was originally an uninhabited island with a small shrine dedicated to the dragon god. It was developed when Sea Paradise opened, and worshippers pray for maritime safety and bountiful catches. From Hakkeijima, you can enjoy the scenic vistas of Kanazawa-hakkei, feeling a trace of the views Hiroshige painted.
Hakkeijima is a small island located in the Kanazawa ward of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, said to have been uninhabited since ancient times. From an uncertain period in history, a small shrine dedicated to the dragon god was established on the island, and it is believed that local fishermen who wo…
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Derived from the enshrined deity "龍神"
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