The Five Dragon Gods (Gorin no Ryūjin or similar groupings) refer to sets of five dragon deities venerated in Japanese folk religion and esoteric Buddhist traditions, often associated with water, rainfall, and the protection of specific locales such as ponds, lakes, or shrine grounds. Dragons in Japanese religious culture are frequently linked to prosperity and abundance, as water was considered essential to agricultural success and community wellbeing, and by extension some dragon deities became associated with fortune and wealth. Worship of these five dragon figures typically occurs at specific shrines where local tradition holds that they are enshrined together, though details vary considerably by region and tradition.