Gokurakubasho Shrine, also known as Shin An Shrine in Japanese, is a Shinto shrine located in the Nishinomiya city of Hyogo Prefecture, but sometimes confused with 霊安社 located in Osaka. While the former is a well-known shrine dedicated to Inari, the latter has a different primary kami and is considered one of the oldest shrines in Japan. The shrine was built during the Edo period and is renowned for its traditional Japanese architecture. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include several buildings such as the honden, torii gate, and museum.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 34.5453979, 135.4693978
Visitor tip
When visiting the shrine, be sure to purchase a sake set from one of the vendors before entering the honden, a traditional Shinto custom.
Cultural notes
Gokurakubasho Shrine is dedicated to the kami of longevity and health. The shrine's torii gate is adorned with colorful paper lanterns during the spring equinox festival, which is an important event in Japanese culture.
Historical note
The exact date of construction is unknown.