Susukimizu Shrine (read "Susukimizu Jinja"), an Engishiki-listed shrine in Satoyamabe, Matsumoto, which as an ancient shrine enshrining the water deity Mitsuhanome no Kami has been deeply tied to local agriculture. It holds the status of an Engishiki myojin-taisha and was revered as an important shrine in ancient Shinano Province for expressing gratitude for the blessings of water. Blessings assoc…

Susukimizu Shrine, enshrining the water deity Mitsuhanome no Kami, is listed in the Engishiki, the ritual code compiled in 927, as a recognized Shinto shrine of Shinano, and has long been revered as an important site of water worship in the province. Against the backdrop of the abundant waterways fe…