561 Kosei-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
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¥500
Ryujo Shrine, located next to Okazaki Castle in Okazaki Park, is a power spot steeped in legend. It is said that a golden dragon appeared on the castle tower on the morning of Tokugawa Ieyasu's birth. The shrine enshrines Ieyasu and Honda Tadakatsu, the last lord of Okazaki Castle, offering blessings for success, good fortune, safe childbirth, and protection from evil. Visitors can enjoy the collaboration of the illuminated shrine and Okazaki Castle, especially during events like the Wisteria Festival and Cherry Blossom Festival. The shrine is easily accessible from Higashi-Okazaki Station and is a must-visit when exploring Okazaki.