A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to five major kami, as indicated by its name 'Gosha' meaning 'five shrines' or 'five deities.' The shrine serves as a place of worship for multiple important Shinto deities housed together in one sacred space.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.2672045, 137.0476062
Visitor tip
Look for the multiple shrine buildings or altar spaces that may represent the five different kami enshrined here.
Cultural notes
The name 'Gosha Daimyojin' reflects the Japanese practice of enshrining multiple powerful kami together, with 'Daimyojin' being an honorific title for great deities, often used for particularly revered or efficacious kami.