Shinto shrine
Ryūgū Jinja
龍宮神社（りゅうぐうじんじゃ）
Otaru, Hokkaido
A shrine in the Inaho district near Otaru Station, said to have been founded by Enomoto Takeaki. It enshrines five kami, including the sea kami Watatsumi no Kami, Toyoukehime no Kami and Emperor Kanmu.
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
Enshrined kami: Watatsumi no Kami, Toyoukehime no Kami, Ōbiko no Mikoto, Ōmononushi no Kami, Emperor Kanmu
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began when Enomoto Takeaki enshrined Emperor Kanmu, his distant ancestor, and the shrine is said to have been built when he received a sale of state land in Meiji 9. The rebuilding of the present shinmei-zukuri shrine building was planned in Taishō 15 and completed in Shōwa 16. The official guide states that the shrine site was formerly a place of ritual for the Ainu people.
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)
- 龍宮神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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