Located in the city of Agematsu, Godai Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is dedicated to Okuninushi no Kami, a Shinto deity associated with food and agriculture. This shrine is famous for its 'yamabushi' or mountain ascetics who still live in the nearby mountains. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style of the Kamakura period, with a large main hall and several smaller shrines.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Okuninushi no Kami
- Coordinates
- 37.9498535, 139.2946335
Visitor tip
For visitors interested in trying local specialties, the shrine's on-site restaurant serves delicious yuba (tofu skin) and other regional dishes.
Cultural notes
Godai Shrine is celebrated annually for the 'Yamabushi Matsuri', a festival honoring the mountain ascetics who live in the nearby mountains.
Historical note
The current structure was built during the Edo period (1603-1867).