Small but unique shrine, featuring white snake and surprisingly clear sacred water

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旅行時期：2026/02（約1ヶ月前）

by Cyberさん（男性）

大森・大井町クチコミ：11件

中延駅から徒歩10分程度の、住宅街にある神社です。神社の境内としては小さいものの、意外にも境内には大小様々なご利益スポットがあるため、予備知識が全く無い人でも気軽に参拝できる神社だと思います。ある種の楽しめる小スポットが散りばめられていますが、周辺は住宅街で、且つ小学校と隣接しているため、静かに参拝すべきです。
境内には、ところどころに『白蛇』にまつわる像や社が建てられているものの、見過ごされがちではありますがこの神社の特筆すべきところは、東京の住宅地であるにもかかわらず水が済んでいるところです。境内には『龍』にまつわる神社や像もあり、龍も蛇も水の眷属であることから、この神社が如何に永きに渡り水を大切にしていたかがよく分かります。
見どころの多い神社ではあるものの、境内自体は小さいため、境内の参拝路もところどころかなり狭いところがあります。そういったところは基本的に一方通行であり、進路標識も備わっています。特に白蛇辯財天社では、参拝時に『白蛇種銭の銭回し』や『白蛇清水銭洗い』といった作法がありますが、常にスタッフがいるためやり方を教えてもらえます。またこの作法をしなくても単に神社を周遊するだけであれば可能です。
他の神社にはあまり見られない神社の謂れや参拝方法の体験を得ることが出来ると思います。

This shrine is located in a quiet residential neighborhood about a 10-minute walk from Nakanobu Station. Although the grounds are relatively small for a shrine, there are surprisingly many spots associated with different blessings, making it easy to visit even without prior knowledge. Small, somewhat playful points of interest are scattered throughout the precincts. However, as the area is residential and adjacent to an elementary school, visitors should behave quietly and respectfully.
Within the grounds, you will find several statues and small sub-shrines dedicated to the "White Snake". On the other hand, one of the most notable aspects of this shrine is the clarity of its water - quite remarkable given its location in a residential area of Tokyo. There are also shrines and statues associated with dragons. Since both dragons and snakes are traditionally regarded as water deities or attendants of water in Japanese belief, the site reflects a long-standing reverence for water.
Although there are many points of interest, the precinct itself is compact, and some of the worship paths are quite narrow. These sections are generally one-way, and directional signs are provided. At the Hakujya Benzaiten sub-shrine, there are specific rituals such as "coin-turning with a white snake lucky coin" and "washing money in sacred white snake water". Staff members are usually present and can explain the procedures. Of course, if you prefer, you may simply walk around and pay your respects without taking part in these rituals.
Overall, this shrine offers visitors a chance to experience origin stories and worship practices that are not commonly found at other shrines.