Nanasho Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture whose name means 'Seven Places Shrine,' typically indicating a shrine that enshrines seven different kami or represents seven sacred locations consolidated into one worship site.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.141836, 136.8283565
Visitor tip
Look for seven distinct worship areas or deity representations within the shrine grounds that reflect its 'seven places' designation.
Cultural notes
The name 'Nanasho' (seven places) reflects the common practice in Japanese Shintoism of consolidating multiple local kami or sacred sites into a single shrine complex, creating a spiritual center that serves multiple community needs.