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Kuzuryu Jinja
神奈川県
A lake-shore dragon deity shrine on Lake Ashi — where the priest Mangan subdued a nine-headed dragon, beloved today for matchmaking and fortune blessings
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757
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Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
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Shrine
Founded 757
1269 years
Overview
A mystical dragon deity shrine connected to the nine-headed dragon legend of Lake Ashi. Situated on the shores of Lake Ashi as a subordinate shrine of Hakone Shrine. Kuzuryu Okami is especially famous for blessings of romantic connections, financial fortune, and good luck. On the 13th of each month, a special ritual of worshipping by boat on the lake is held. The shrine building standing in the la…
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Origins
The origins of Kuzuryu Shrine trace back to the Nara period and the legend of the priest Mangan subduing a dragon. A nine-headed poisonous dragon dwelling in Lake Ashi was tormenting the lakeside people. The priest Mangan subdued the dragon with his spiritual power and enshrined it as a dragon deity…
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