Godai-ya is a historic Shinto shrine in Iwatsuki, Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of fire and metalwork. Founded in 718 CE during the Nara period, it is one of Japan's oldest shrines. The shrine complex features a large hall with sliding doors known as genkan, which serves as an entrance. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese architecture while exploring Godai-ya.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ō-no-Kami
- 祀られている神
- Ō-no-Kami, Tsukuyomi no Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
For visitors interested in metalwork, explore the shrine's storage room for antique tools and artifacts.
文化的背景
Godai-ya is connected to the mythology surrounding the creation of the sword, with the god Ō-no-Kami believed to have gifted its first iron blade to humanity. During the annual Obon festival, lanterns are hung from trees along the shrine's grounds to ward off evil spirits.
歴史
It was built during the reign of Emperor Shōmu in 718 CE.