ryu-gu-jinja

Ryugu Shrine is located in Otaru City, Hokkaido, and enshrines the guardian deity of the sea. It is known for blessings in fishing, maritime safety, and business prosperity. The enshrined deity is Toyotama-hime no Mikoto, a beautiful goddess from the Dragon Palace legend. From the shrine grounds, visitors can overlook the Sea of Otaru, where openness and tranquility coexist. Locally known as "Otaru no Ryugu-sama," the annual summer festival draws many worshippers. It is a power spot where people give thanks for the bounty of the sea.