The Godai-jinja Shrine, located in Miyagi Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of storms and fertility, Ōkami. Dedicated to the well-being of ships at sea and those who sail on them, it is also associated with the protection of farmers' crops and livestock.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōkami
- 祀られている神
- Ōkami, Fūjin
- 座標
- 38.2468209, 140.3340778
参拝のヒント
To ensure safe passage, visitors should perform a ritual of praying to Ōkami at dawn or dusk when arriving by sea.
文化的背景
The shrine's architecture reflects the importance of weather control and fertility. Its main hall features a distinctive tiled roof known as 'karasaki-zukuri', a style commonly found in Heian-period shrines.
歴史
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185), this shrine has been a place of worship for over 900 years.