Gosho Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture whose name literally means 'Five Places Shrine,' suggesting it may enshrine five different kami or represent five sacred locations unified under one shrine complex.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.2122056, 136.8781432
Visitor tip
Look for separate worship areas or subsidiary shrines within the complex that may correspond to the 'five places' referenced in the shrine's name.
Cultural notes
The name 'Gosho' (五所) indicates this shrine follows the tradition of composite shrines that bring together multiple deities or sacred sites, a common practice in Japanese Shinto that demonstrates the syncretic nature of local religious traditions.