Buddhist temple
Mimuroto-ji
三室戸寺（みむろとじ）
Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
The temple has a statue of Ugajin with the head of an old man and the body of a snake, seated on a lotus. Its official website introduces the faith in which people pray for wealth and good fortune, and folk tales about snakes.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
The Ugajin statue in front of the main hall
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 三室戸寺「狛犬ならぬ狛兎と狛蛇」（2026-10-20 確認）
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