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Gosha Daimyojin Shrine

五社大明神社

Gosha Daimyojin-sha

Gifu

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.

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