About 30 minutes by bus from JR nagaokastation. NiigataPrefecture nagaokaThe koryushrine stands in a beautiful location surrounded by the mountains of the city and is renowned as a god of business and prosperity, attracting a constant stream of worshippers from all over Japan. It is also a popular power spot and is visited by many people on Hatsumode.

koryuThe shrine is located in the yomogihiraOnsen area and was built around 1920, making it relatively new in history, but the history of the faith is long, dating back about 600 years.

nanchogataA vassal of the famous general Masanori Kusunokiwas wounded and wandering in the mountains when a dragon god appeared and told him the location of a sacred spring, to which he went and found a white spring. When he soaked himself in the spring, the wound disappeared immediately. This spring is said to be the source of the Yomogihira Onsen, and the legend has been passed down to the villagers.

The villagers built a shrine to honour the legend of this dragon god and have continued to protect it. koryuThe shrine is located in the village. koryuThe main deity of the shrine is koryuOokami. Benefits are said to be good luck, prosperous business, matchmaking and the fulfilment of various wishes.

koryuWhen you arrive at the shrine, you are overwhelmed by the 118 stone steps. It is so steep that you cannot see the way ahead. The main shrine is located at the top of these steps. The steps are narrow and steep, so if you are not very confident, you can take the lift up to the middle of the steps, so you may want to use that.

You can take off your shoes to go up inside the main shrine and visit the main shrine. Upon entering, you will be surprised to see the number of business cards on the walls. Many people come to pray for business prosperity, and this scene is unique to the koryushrine. It is said that in Japanese shrines it is not easy to make a wish, but in this shrine you can make a wish, so if you have a wish you want to make come true, why not make it?

koryuAfter visiting the shrine and receiving power, the recommended course is to heal body and soul at the legendary yomogihirahot spring, which is said to be the source of the legend.

The best part of travelling is experiencing the local history and culture. NiigataTry koryushrines in the prefecture nagaokacity to experience something out of the ordinary and get a taste of Japanese history and culture.