Godai-jinsha, or Godai-shinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Founded in the Heian period, it has been dedicated to the worship of Godai-gami, a kami believed to reside at the confluence of three rivers: the Aoi River, the Katsuragawa River, and the Echizen River. Visitors can explore the shrine's traditional architecture, which includes a five-story pagoda and a hall for the god's ritual offerings.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Godai-gami
- 祀られている神
- Godai-gami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquil atmosphere, visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds. Bring water with you from home to purify your hands before approaching the shrine doors.
文化的背景
Godai-jinsha is associated with the legend of Aoi Matsumoto, a legendary hero who saved the city from invaders by using his divine powers. During the spring festival, the shrine holds an annual Aoi Matsuri, which involves a procession through the streets featuring elaborately decorated floats.
歴史
It was built in 794 during the Heian period.