Located in the city of Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Godai Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice and industry. The shrine is famous for its beautiful autumn leaves and unique architectural style. The shrine's main hall, dedicated to Inari Okami, features a distinctive 'furin' wind bell and a 'haiden' inner shrine. Visitors can also see a large wooden gate, known as 'torii,' which marks the entrance to the shrine grounds.
- Denomination
- 西山町鎌田
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami, Shinden no kami
- Coordinates
- 37.4696101, 138.6542368
Visitor tip
Visit during autumn for stunning views of the changing leaves, and try some local specialties like kinton (boiled corn) or ningyo-yaki (small cake made from glutinous rice flour).
Cultural notes
This shrine is associated with the local mountain, Nagaokakogen, which is said to be the dwelling place of Inari Okami. The shrine's name 'Godai' means 'the great God' and reflects its importance as a major Shinto site in the region.
Historical note
The current main hall was built in 1963.